Stop Bullying Essay

Stop bullying!

I. Introduction

1. Bullying is a constant problem in schools today.

It starts with annoying comments, but escalates to more severe matters. We’ve seen it happen, and a lot of us know how it feels. None of us like it. People might say they are just ignorant kids, but bullies truly are criminals, stealing self-esteem and at times ending lives.

2. Every second and minute of the day a kid is bullied. Bullying is something that is not only happening here in the U.S. but all over the world. We need to put a stop to! As parents, school educators, and a community we need to stand up to bullies and give kids who are being bullied an outlet to reach out for help.

II. Did you know nearly a third of all students get bullied daily and less than half of their attackers face any consequences?

1. Many of bullied students don’t get the support they need after they’ve been attacked. Simply because they don’t speak up or the attacker does not get the consequences they deserve.

2. Teenagers who bully should have serious consequences. These consequences should be suspension, community service, jail, counseling and even expulsion from school.

III. Some people may believe that bullying is a way of life and can never be fixed. People bully not only to hurt other people, but because they are either insecure, jealous, or have had a traumatic experience in their life that made them the way they are, such as abuse from their own parents.

1. There are two sides to every story. Some teens may even make false accusations against someone to prevent themselves from getting in trouble. This is why students and teachers need to hear from both sides so the consequences can be enforced based on a particular situation.

IV. All the administrators that work in the schools should take bullying more seriously so students can have a better education.

1. Sometimes it is hard to identify the gravity of the situation and any loose thread may lead to serious consequences. School authorities, or teachers, or counselors at school may be approached regarding the matter.

V. There are several types of bullying such as physical bullying, verbal bullying, relational bullying, and cyber bullying.

1. Physical bullying is when someone using physical force to hurt someone either by pushing, hitting, shoving, kicking, or holding them down.

2. Verbal bullying occurs when someone uses language to gain power over his or her peers.

3. Relational bullying is a hidden type of aggression.

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