Bullying
Nicholas Difusco — Grade 6
Bullying is a major problem in today ’ s society , and it happens all over the world . It can take many forms , such as verbal bullying , physical bullying , and cyberbullying . It is an serious issue , and it must be stopped no matter what .
Bullying is very complex , and it has many forms . The main forms of bullying are verbal bullying , social bullying , physical bullying , and cyberbullying .
Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things about another person . It can include teasing repeatedly after being told to stop , name-calling , inappropriate comments , taunting , and threatening to cause harm .
Social Bullying involves hurting someone ’ s reputation or relationships . It can include leaving someone out on purpose , telling other kids not be friends with someone , spreading rumors about someone , and embarrassing someone in public .
Physical Bullying involves hurting a person ’ s body or possessions . It can include punching , kicking , pinching , spitting , tripping , pushing , and taking or breaking someone ’ s items .
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices such as phones , computers , and tablets . It can occur through texting , social media , forums , video games , chat rooms , and other programs where people can view , participate in , or share content . It can include sending / posting / sharing negative , harmful , or false information about someone , sharing personal information , sharing private information , and embarrassing someone .
As you can see , bullying is a complex and global issue . It can take many forms , like the ones I have shown above . Hopefully , people around the world can take a stand to stop bullying and make the world a better place .