Bullying Case

Once defined as a childhood rite of passage, bullying has transformed into a serious problem faced by over half of all children at some point during their school years. Bullying has not only exposed itself in the form of physical and emotional harm, but due to the advances in technology and the integration of social media in our daily lives, bullying has manifested itself as a new being in the form of cyber bullying. So today I will speak on the steps that should be taken to protect the youth and continue to raise awareness on bullying. Why has it taken so long for bullying to become important enough to address? The same reason someone has to be kidnapped in order to gain nationwide attention, the same reason someone has die in order for a threat to be sought out, and the same reason I will not put gas in my tank until my warning light comes on. Maybe we are more reactive than proactive. The only way we can bring more attention to this subject is to get parents more involved in their children's lives. This involvement is something that is lacking greatly in this generation, but before I go any further, let me explain to you the effects of bullying on a child.

According to a National Anti-Bullying and Cyber bullying Program for Kids and Teens called Love Our Children USA, 1 out of 4 kids are bullied daily. The smallest thing such as name-calling can make a child hesitant to go to school. Excessive pressure being placed on a child can cause trouble concentrating on schoolwork and also make that child become less gregarious. At least 160,000 students stay home on any given day because they're afraid of being bullied. These temporary immediate effects are no way near the severity of long-term effects such as an increased risk for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Thoughts of suicide and the victims who act on this thought have brought on the much-needed attention to the nation.

Parents must become more aware of their child's daily enterprises and attitudes to guarantee that the proper steps can be taken to ensure their child's mental stability. 58% of children have not told their parents or an adult about something mean or hurtful that happened to them online or in person. If parents do not engage in their child's academic subsistence, they should and or must know the warning signs of bullying. A parent must be aware of their child's daily appearance such as damaged clothing or unexplained injuries. If your child is hesitant to play with other children or has trouble sleeping, parents must be alert of these subtle but significant changes in their child's behavior.

In reality, however, many parents do not have adequate communication with their children. Disclosure can easily be acquired by simply asking your child what has transpired throughout their day. This gives you and your child the opportunity to build a relationship where no topic is omitted from the discussion. When the