Faith Filled Family Magazine November 2016 | Page 86

low kids to think this behavior is cial media. Therefore, it is terriokay when it is not.
bly easy to see bullying behavior
going on in these mediums. The
Now, I know some are thinking bully chooses this type of acI don’t know what I’m talking tion because of course they can
about. Kids will be kids as they remain anonymous if they like,
say, right? Well, like I said, there and cause a stir against someis a point where it becomes one else in order to embarrass,
more than just kids being kids. harass, belittle, and put them
Boys will be boys, and they will down. We cannot turn a deaf ear
pick on each other. However, to any kind of bullying or think it’s
when one is gaining ground, and just something kids go through.
always picking on the other to It does not have to be.
the point where the other one is
saddened and unhappy most of Whether being bullied in person
the time, something needs to be or through cyber connections,
done. That is not just boys being the effects of the bullying are the
boys. That is one boy bullying same for kids. They tend to not
the other.
want to attend school, they experience low self-esteem, poor
If the behavior is not checked, self-image, they don’t do as well
it will cross over into adulthood in school because they lack moand they will become bullies in tivation to move forward and
the workplace, and anywhere reach goals. In short, they are
they go where they feel threat- not truly living, just existing.
ened or jealous of someone
else. Children need to be taught They become extremely unhaphow to handle conflict, to use py. Let’s not forget the bully is
their words, not their fists. They also an unhappy person. It takes
need to be both told and shown an unhappy person to spend their
how to manage their emotions time, energy, and efforts picking
such as anger and resentment, on someone else. This shows a
jealousy and envy. They need to person who is very insecure and
learn different behavior patterns unsure of themselves. They are
to help them cope when things also full of jealousy and envy todon’t go their way, or when they ward others. It is a very sad situfeel they do not quite measure ation all around.
up to someone else.
BULLYING AND SUICIDE

CYBERBULLYING

The act of cyberbullying is bullying that takes place across
electronic devices including cell
phones, tablets, computers, etc.
It takes place through social media and texting on these devices. Nearly every teenager has
at least one of these devices.
Many may have more than one.
And many teens engage in so-

They see themselves disappointing their loved ones and
they know they cannot go on
living this way. But instead of
figuring out the answer by seeking help, they begin to think of
ending their lives. It is important
to notice signs of depression in
youth and teens. According to
www.nobullying.com, these are
some of the signs to watch out
for:
● Talking or joking about committing suicide with friends or
family and on social media.
● Writing poems or stories about
death, dying and suicide primarily.
● Engaging in reckless behavior
that results in accidents or giving
away prized possessions.
●Talking about ways to kill themselves using pills, or weapons.
● An outgoing person that withdraws from family and friends is
a sign.
● A good student whose grades
plummet and they lose interest
in learning is a sign of depression.
● Trouble sleeping.
● Frequent nightmares.
● Change in eating habits.
●Weight loss or extreme weight
gain.

Some think of bully behavior is
not a big deal, others realize it is
a big deal and may even think it
Extremely sad because the per- is a huge problem that will not go
son being bullied can get to the away. However, it can be curbed
point that they feel they would with parents and teachers workrather no longer be here. They ing together to stop it when they
feel it is better to die than to see it happening, and to look for
continue to live their lives this danger signs that a child may be
way. They experience extreme in trouble. Below is a list of ordepression, which includes loss ganizations that can offer inforof appetite, loss of motivation to mation for anyone going through
succeed.
a bullying situation. These resources exist to help families