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“Mean words can hurt, physically and mentally.”

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“Strong people stand up for themselves, but strongest people stand for others.”

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“Confidence are silent. Insecurities are loud.”

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Prejudicial Bullying

Thousands of people experience bullying every year due to being different from others such as having a different race, sex, or gender, and many more. Based on the statistics of bullying in the United States, approximately 20% of students ages 12-18 experienced bullying nationwide. People who are bullied can most likely have anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. To prevent prejudicial bullying from occurring anywhere in the world, we must educate others about diversity and inclusion in order to teach them how to respect other people’s differences.

Racial bullying, this kind of bullying occurs because of someone's race and ethnicity. Hurtful words are often used by the bully to insult or disrespect one’s race and ethnicity which makes the person feel unwelcome and excluded. Racial bullying usually happens when people from a different country goes to a different school. Sexist bullying, Men and women experience this kind of situation looking or acting different from their sex or gender. This is because of people stereotyping on acceptable and unacceptable male and female behavior. Sexist bullying usually happens at school and on the internet. Homophobic bullying, People in the LGBT community often get bullied due to their sexuality. Actions being performed by the bullies are name calling, physical violence, ‘jokes’, and so on. Homophobic bullying usually happens on the internet most especially on Instagram and Twitter. It can also happen at home when living with homophobic people.

Bullying often occurs due to one's race, sex, gender, and many more. Being different from others shouldn’t make one feel less human. We must respect one another's differences because we are all made equally different and unique. No one should feel excluded or unwelcome for having different features, sexuality, race, and ethnicity. To prevent this kind of bullying from happening, we should educate others most especially children about diversity and inclusion. Equality is important because everyone deserves to be respected, loved, and treated the same way as others. Despite our differences, we are all in this together in developing peace and a world filled with kindness and love. Therefore, stop bullying and show kindness to one another.

Veronica Villarete TVL 11 A 

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“You are still learning. you are still changing. you are still growing. breathe. you will find your way. “

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Effects of Bullying

Bullying has never been and never will be okay. Bullying builds, a culture of fear and it affects everyone involved negatively. Bullying can have damaging effects on a person. It can affect the person’s physical, emotional, academic and social well-being. Because of this, many tend to lack self-confidence, feel bad about their selves and struggle to make friends and maintain healthy relationships. That is why it is absolutely important that these matters should be discussed so that people will be aware of the effects bullying impacts not only to the victim, but also the bystanders and the bully him/herself.

Firstly, the effects of bullying to the victims. Children who are bullied are more likely to develop psychological and mental health issues. As mentioned above, a lot of them have a tendency to lack self-esteem and often feel bad about themselves. Along with, that they are starting to believe what their bully say’s about them is true. Which then leads them to feel lonely, anxious and in severe cases, depressed. Because of this, it also affects their academic performance and attendance due to avoiding and disengaging in school activities since the bullying incidents often takes place at school. Having said that, those are the things bullying can do to the one being bullied. Secondly, the effects of bullying to the bully. Although it seems kind of shocking, people who frequently bully others also develop psychological issues and mental issues. Bullies too, have low self-esteem. They just act tough and hurt other people to make it seem like they aren’t. Bullying affects them by struggling to develop and maintain effective relationships with other people in the future because of the aggressive behaviors they usually display. Because of this, it can also lead them to feel alone and depressed due to the fact that they find it difficult to make new friends and acquaintances to bond and connect deeply with them. Lastly, how bullying affects the bystanders. Kids who witness bullying often feel scared, powerless and guilty. Bystanders feel pressured and powerless because they don’t know whether they should help the victim or not in fear of being targeted next. Because of this, bystanders frequently feel guilt and fear whenever bullying incidents happen around them. In the long run, if these happenings still continue without them stepping up to help, this could affect them by, then turning a blind eye to whatever problems they witness in the society in the future.

In conclusion, bullying affects everyone who was exposed to the environment where the occurrence happened. Bullying affects the victim, bystanders and the bully’s psychological, emotional and mental well-being. Everyone who was involved suffers from it, one way or the other and that is why these matters should be addressed properly for the betterment of all. Let us remember that pulling someone down will never help you reach the top. Stop bullying now.

Claryz Cruz TVL 11 A

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Ways to help bullied people

Bullying is a major problem right now. But it needs one to stop/prevent it. Bullies may appear to be powerful. They may be popular or just physically intimidating but they are not confident nor powerful as they look. When you see someone being bullied you can show support by being there beside them and encourage them so that they or the both of you can take control to those who want to bully him or her.

Supporting someone who is bullied means the world to them when you stand up for them in their hard times in life. Usually bullied people feels useless and usually after being bullied multiple times they tend to take away their own lives but by being there beside them and encouraging them that everything would be all right you may not know this but you just saved an innocent life. You should also encourage other people to show support to the person being bullied. As soon as you see a bullying incident and many people witnessed it you should let them know that something is not right then educate them on how to help you stop this kind of behavior. For a bullied person he or she only needs someone or people who are supporting him to gain self-confidence and defeat the bully. While seeing a bullying incident you should call or let an adult know right away so that the bullying won’t be continued and also it won’t take it to a serious case.

Helping a bullied person gives them hope that they are not alone through this hard battles of life. Being there by their side comforting them and telling them that everything would be alright means the world to them and you can also save one innocent life. You’ll never know what the future holds for you. That’s why in some bullying campaigns they have this quote stating “What if the one you’re bullying at school is the one who saved you from a life and death situation?”. Think twice before you do it.

Shane Lacson TVL 11 A

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“No one has ever made himself great by showing how small someone else is.”

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Cyberbullying

In today’s generation most teenager is now relying in technology. Without it, it seems we don’t know how to function anymore. We rely on Google Map if we are new to a country or place. We got our food delivered by using our phone and other technology, and also now we are using our gadgets for our online class. The bullying is inventible.

Cyberbullying comes in various forms. It includes commenting negative on someone’s picture on Facebook or Instagram or any other platform. It doesn’t necessarily mean hacking someone’s profile or posing to be someone. A cyberbullying is not necessarily a stranger; it could be someone you know. Cyberbullying is a heavy case that is not supposed to be taken lightly. A lot of depressed kids are caused by cyberbullying; it disturbs the peace of mind of a person. All derogatory comments made about makes them feel inferior. A lot of people are using the internet as a platform to spit out a few bad words or commenting things that are not suitable for internet platform. It is also result in a lot of insecurities and complexes. It hampers their reputations with false rumors spread about them. Everything in social media spread like a wild fire, even though the issue/article has been resolved or deleted there are some still copy of what happened and will again resurface in the internet.

Avoid posting explicit of yourself in the internet or some information that could be used against you. Awareness is the key to prevent online harassment. We need to make everyone aware from the early age so they are always cautious. Moreover, the parents must be monitoring from time to time, and also limits their time in using the internet. Most importantly, cyberbullying must be addressed immediately and should not be delayed. This can prevent further incidents.  

Kheryss Patarata TVL 11 A

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“Even the nicest people have their limit”

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Verbal Bullying

Verbal bullying is a type of verbal abuse and hurts psychological health of a person. It can lead to poor performance at school, depression, and anxiety. Everyday thousands of teens waking up that are afraid to go to school, bullying is a problem that affects millions of students. Verbal Bullying is an increasing issue and a trend has become a major problem that needs to be addressed in schools and public places. Moreover, there is a lot of confusion behind the meaning and effects of verbal abuse and bullying. People are also not aware of the bullying behavior and ways to deal with it.

When a person is using verbal languages to gain power over his/her peers (insults, teasing, etc.) Verbal bullying is worse than any type of bullying. Other types of bullying like a bruise eventually go away in a person's memory within time. But with verbal bullying, it is more like a scar. It can be decades later, and the words are still somewhere in the back of your head. They are still around to haunt you every now and then about that time when they make the person who has been verbally bullied feel worthless, angry, depressive, suicidal. It tends to occur when adults aren’t around to stop the bullies. On the other hand, verbal bullying should not be treated as kids simply being kids and should deal with parents, teacher or school administrators.

 A. Dealing with Verbal Bullies

The first step is to be aware of what’s going on in your child’s life so you’re aware of the situation. If you suspect your child is being bullied, asking questions can help although you should be aware that children, especially older children, may require a bit more talking to before they open up about the situation. Asking a question nice and calm can help you know the problem especially when you are talking to the bullies because they might have a deeper reason on why they are doing that. In addition, school administration should be aware of the situation so they can intervene and monitor the situation. A trusted, parent or coach can help the situation by being on the lookout for bullying behavior. If your child has a very loyal friends, encourage him or her to focus on those friends so that they some have some positive influences. Additionally, a victim that is surrounded by friends can dissuade a verbal bully from engaging.

 B. Impact of verbal bullying

The effects of verbal bullying are more lasting, resulting in behaviors In teens, they can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and etc. In adults, it can cause drug addiction, alcoholism, and social withdrawal. However, verbal bullying often affects people more for the reason that words will stay on people for the rest of their lives. People can turn into bullies for a variety of reasons. If they were bullied by someone in their past, or have suffered from mental abuse at home, they are likely to turn to bully others. Some people also bully others out of peer pressure, from a lack of self-esteem, or to get attention. In most cases, people turn into a bully because deep inside, they are insecure and need a lot of emotional healing. Being bullied makes young people incredibly insecure.

A. When you’re being bullied, you can feel constantly insecure and on guar. It has a big mental and emotional impact it feels like unacceptable, isolated, angry and withdrawn. You’ll always wonder how you can do better and how you can escape. Many a time, people don’t even know that they are bullying the other person, unless, they realize it themselves, or someone else tells them the same. Bullying can lead to violating someone’s space for a short term or long term basis. In today’s world of social media, bullying has become quite common. Anyone can bully anyone without disclosing their identity. So, the best thing to do when you are exposed to verbal bullying is to let it go and love yourself. If you love yourself, you will neither bully people nor will you allow others to do the same to you. It is vital to maintain a great relationship with yourself, and everybody else will know how to treat you the right way.

 B. No one is a born bully. Life turns us into someone we were never meant to be. Our experiences define our nature very often. A loss, abuse, heartbreak, or other similar situation brings out the bully in us. Bullying can lead to violating someone’s space for a short term or long term basis.

Joweleene Briones TVL 11 A

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“Keep Calm and remember that bullies will never win”

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Overview of Bullying

When it comes to identifying bullying, it helps to have a clear definition in mind. For instance, not every mean action is bullying Most bullying experts agree that what sets bullying apart from mean behavior is that bullies intend to harm their targets. There is also an imbalance of power and the acts are usually repeated. Even patterns of relational aggression are repeated over time. This can involve  excluding a person from activities, posting mean things online, spreading rumors, and other subtle methods of emotional bullying.

Power imbalance. When there is an imbalance of power, it is hard for the target to defend him/herself against the bully’s attacks. Repetitive actions. Typically, bullying is not a single act of meanness or rude behavior. Instead, it is usually ongoing and sustained. Bullies often target their victims multiple times. Intentional actions. Another aspect that sets bullying apart from other mean or rude behaviors is that the bully intends to harm the target. Bullies harass other people on purpose. Their behavior is not accidental and it is not a “joke.” Physical bullying. This form of bullying is often the easiest to identify because it often involves some sort of physical act like hitting, shoving, kicking, and destroying or stealing property. Physical bullying also includes threats of violence as well. Verbal bullying. Instead of hitting with hands, fists, or feet, the bully will hurt another person with words. This type of bullying includes name-calling, insulting, threatening, mocking, intimidating, and taunting. Even making racist remarks and sexist comments is considered bullying. Relational aggression. This type of bullying is insidious and uses relationships to control or hurt another person. Some common tactics of relational aggression including excluding or ostracizing other people, talking behind another person’s back, spreading rumors and lies, and participating in gossip. When it comes to spotting bullying in your child's life, remember that most kids do not readily talk about bullying. Signs of Bullying to Look For: Mood swings, Change in eating habits, Interrupted sleep schedule, Loss of interest in activities, Headaches and stomachaches (especially if accompanied by asking to stay home from school, skip practice, or avoid another social activity). Let your child do most of the talking and only ask questions if you need to clarify something.

  Remember, bullying can happen to anyone and at any age. It is not just limited to middle school and high school. In fact, many people experience bullying in college and in the workplace. Your child is experiencing bullying at school or you are experiencing bullying at work, it is important to take steps to bring it to an end. Contrary to what some believe, bullying does not go away on its own and it does not make a person stronger. Intervention is needed to resolve the situation and to begin the healing process.

Aziza Primativa Alemany TVL 11 A 

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Physical Bullying

Physical bullying is using one’s body and physical bodily acts to exert power over peers. Punching, kicking and other physical attacks are all types of physical bullying. Unlike relational and verbal bullying, the effects of physical bullying can be easier to spot. In some urban middle and high schools, it’s not uncommon for students to form gangs and bully others. Some students join gangs for personal protection against bullies and wind up becoming bullies themselves. It can occur in any school scenario, from kindergarten all the way up to college. In kindergarten and primary schools, examples of bullying may vary from children making fun of slower classmates to shoving smaller ones out of the lunch line to pushing weaker kids off of playground equipment during recess. Physical bullying in lower grades often begins with small acts of unkindness but may eventually progress to punching, kicking, biting and other forms of physical violence.

Headlines reporting the tragic stories of a young person’s suicide death linked in some way to bullying (physical, verbal, or online) have become regrettably common. There is so much pain and suffering associated with each of these events, affecting individuals, families, communities and our society as a whole and resulting in an increasing national outcry to “do something” about the problem of bullying and suicide. Even youth who have observed but not participated in bullying behavior report significantly more feelings of helplessness and less sense of connectedness and support from responsible adults (parents/schools) than youth who are have not witnessed bullying behavior. Youth who report frequently bullying others and youth who report being frequently bullied are at increased risk for suicide-related behavior. Suicide-related behavior is complicated and rarely the result of a single source of trauma or stress. People who engage in suicide-related behavior often experience overwhelming feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. We know that bullying behavior and suicide-related behavior are closely related. This means youth who report any involvement with bullying behavior are more likely to report high levels of suicide-related behavior than youth who do not report any involvement with bullying behavior. Recent attention focused on the relationship between bullying and suicide is positive and helpful because it raises awareness about the serious harm that bullying does to all youth involved in bullying in any way. Physical bullying is becoming an increasingly prevalent problem in modern public schools but how exactly does it affect a child's academic performance? Children can be cruel and it is not uncommon for grade school students to come home in tears after someone called them a name on the bus ride home. Unfortunately, many parents do not understand the potentially damaging effects of bullying not only on a child’s confidence and self-esteem but also on his academic performance. Students who are bullied show less academic improvement due to a fear of standing out. As a result, teachers often identify those students as low achievers or unmotivated learners. These students may then receive less attention from teachers which only pushes them further down the academic rankings in their school. Bullying also affects the child's ability to trust others, because anytime someone gets bullied, they develop a strong mistrust for people. This might not show in younger years with the child, but as they grow and mature and start to build relationships with others, this deep seeded mistrust for people starts to surface. This can cause failed friendships, and even future relationships with their significant others. Now how can parents, teachers, and kids can take action to reduce bullying. Teachers and administration can take action to reduce bullying. The teachers and administration must be knowledgeable and observant, teachers and administrators need to be aware that although bullying generally happens in areas such as the bathroom, playground, crowded hallways, and school buses as well as via cell phones and computers where supervision is limited or absent, it must be taken seriously. Parents of kids being bullied to take action to reduce bullying they need to observe your child for signs they might be being bullied. Children may not always be vocal about being bullied. Signs include: ripped clothing, hesitation about going to school, decreased appetite, nightmares, crying, or general depression and anxiety. If you discover your child is being bullied, don’t tell them to “let it go” or “suck it up”. For students, Report bullying and cyberbullying it is important for students to report any bullying to a parent or an adult they trust. Often kids don’t report cyberbullying because they fear their parents will take away their phone or computer. Don’t bully back it may be difficult to not bully back, but as the saying goes, two wrongs don’t make a right. Try not to show anger or tears. Either calmly tell the bully to stop bullying or simply walk away. 

So in conclusion throughout life people will make you sad, annoyed, mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. When they say bad things about you it’s only because they are insecure with themselves. Next time if someone bad things about you, remember that it has nothing to do with your and everything to do with them. Students who experience bullying may feel overwhelmed, depressed or anxious. If your child or student is having trouble at school or with friends as a result of bullying, a mental health professional, such as a psychologist, can help your child develop resilience and confidence. This will enable your child to be more successful both socially and academically. For the bullied Tell the bullies to stop Speak to the school personnel, parents or adults outside of school Have your parents contact the school or school district Seek help for mental health issues if needed Anyone can become a victim of bullying but we can decrease our chances of being bullied of ours and others by being more informed on the concept, the effects of bullying and how to prevent it.

Arjohn Pacatang TVL 11 A