Bullying: A Response Paper

Bullying is a major social problem experienced in many countries around the world. Bullying is intentionally causing harm to an individual, using an association that is based on power imbalance (Juvonen and Sandra 159). Bullying is usually repetitive and persistent. However, in some unique case, a single act of bullying can have continued or permanent effect on a victim. Studies show that every two children between the age of 8 and 16 are being bullied in schools (StopBullying, 2013). A school is a place where all the kids learn how to behave, respect one another and also a place where they should feel safe. Unfortunately, we have a problem in our school of bullying that needs to be acknowledged. There is a high prevalence rate, and yet in some countries, the rates are higher (Juvonen and Sandra 159). Bullying has various detrimental psychological impacts. Apart from immediate health effects, bullying also leads to cases of depressions, lowered self-esteem and anxiety, even after the victim grows up. Some scholars have linked bullying to truancy, suicidal thoughts as well as eating disorders (Juvonen and Sandra 161). This paper discusses a solution of bullying and proposes various techniques of addressing the problem.

Studies consider bullying as a critical pathway where social

Signing these documents alone will bring about a sense of responsibility and the students will feel responsible for their actions. As such, the possible perpetrators will be discouraged from engaging in these acts (Cornell, Dewey, and Susan 333). However, the process of dealing with the policy should not stop there and should extend to full implementation. Specific teachers should be assigned the responsibility for enforcing the policies. The policies should also be posted at strategic points around the school to serve as a reminder to the