By Shirley Phillips
A child shouldn’t have to worry about being bullied and shouldn’t ever let the bad influence of a bully change who they are. No child should be a victim of cruel behavior. Therefore, bullying others does not prove anything by making someone a victim of bad circumstances. However, bullying someone won’t make life easier and it sure won’t fix the problems that a bully is affected by. Periodically Nancy, a second-grade student was being harassed and often threatened by a boy older than herself, he made fun of her and constantly spread rumors. After a few weeks of being bullied Nancy was fed up and reported it to her parents and the principal at her school. Tommy was very unhappy and wanted to take his frustration out on anyone he encountered in his classroom.
Therefore, the best example a bully can set for themselves is to show their true character and not the pain they’re experiencing. Because the repercussions of bullying can extend into later school years, affecting early learning, academic, performance and other learning activities. Bullying is unkind and hard for students to cope with. A child should never be afraid to report bullying to their parents, teachers and authorities. Children should feel safe and protected no matter where they are. Also, they should be aware that bullying can be physical, verbal and it can happen face- to-face.
Additionally, parents should pay close attention to their children so that they may reinforce good behavior and communication, which can promote positive interactions between students and teachers. Perhaps, this strategy will help foster stronger relationships, positive emotions that will create a sense of connection with students and their peers. That they may gain insight into their own learning style and life experience no matter what age they are because every child is important