Stop bullying before it goes to far

School bullying has probably been around since the 18th century. It is a negative human condition that has evolved along with the mind and psyche. Bullying started with kids picking on each others or parents believing that they are teaching their kids "discipline" by beating them. Adults used to believe that kids fought only to be "best friends in the end." Bullying also resulted from conforming to prejudiced social norms like gender stereotyping of men and women. The idea of "boys will be boys" and "girls are catty" have given way to accepting unacceptable negative social behavior. However, with awareness and strategies, bullying in school can be controlled.

Bullying can threaten students' physical and emotional safety at school and can negatively impact their ability to learn. Generally, problems caused by bullying include stress related illnesses, low self-esteem, depression, and developing antisocial disorder. Health effects of depression include anorexia nervosa, stress reaction and in extreme cases fright. The physiological manifestations are headaches, nervousness, feeling of fatigue and decreases study efficiency.

Public awareness is essential for preventing and controlling school bullying. Not only the government but we should also be aware of the harmful consequences of bullying. The best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts. There are a number of things school staff can do to make schools safer and prevent bullying.

We can reduce bullying by forming a team to assess school bullying and to launch an awareness campaign and this should begin by assessing school bullying or by advocating your kids' school to have anti-bullying programs and campaigns. Teach your children anti-bullying habits, condemn physical and verbal bullying. Be a role model, avoid inappropriate language and disrespectful attitude. Seek counseling for your child if he/she shows signs of being a bully. And lastly, enroll your child in martial art classes as well as mindful yoga and meditation classes. This will help in building confidence as well as teaching him/her how to control feelings and emotions.

According to Abraham Lincoln, "I would rather be a little nobody, then to be a evil somebody.". Strong people stand up for themselves BUT the strongest people stand up for others. So STAND, SPEAK UP AND STOP BULLYING.

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