Bullying is a big problem in today's schools. Even though the problem is exhauster bated by teachers believing its simply a part of growing up, still not enough people take bullying serious enough for the affects it has on our children. Both bully and victim experience the result of those years of anguish, and according to bullying statistics the results for both are grim.
Bullies gain their power over their victims by using their influence or their physical ability. Bullies can be far more popular then their prey, thus meaning that questioning them would be the equivalent to social suicide. According to new bullying statistics bullies appear to be at a greatest risk of experiencing the following: loneliness; trouble making friends; lack of success in school; and involvement in problem behaviors such as smoking and drinking.
Victims, though not plagued by any distinct physical characteristics, are picked out early in their educational career and tormented through high school. The end result for victims can be even more disturbing then their persecutors. Recent bullying statistics say among students, homicide perpetrators were more than twice as likely as homicide victims to have been bullied by peers. This is clearly a result of the bullying they experienced earlier in life.
It is clear that the game of bullying is a no win situation for anyone involved Bullies are put at a greater risk of substance abuse, while victims suffer irreversible consequences. This is the reason why people should get involved in a conscious effort to stop bullying and this vicious cycle.
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