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Bullying Causes Long Term Negative Effects
by Andrew Park
W
hen I was a 12-year-old, I had to serve ice tea
and carry bags for bullies, otherwise they
would physically and verbally attack me. The bullies
thought that they were just joking, but it was bullying
to me. There was nobody to help me. Teachers and
parents did not understand my pain, and my class-
mates did not help me because they might have
gotten bullied in retaliation. Somehow, the bullies re-
alized what they did was wrong and they eventually
apologized.
This horrible experience was unforgettable and hurt-
ful. Many students experience this kind of bullying.
According to Medicine Net, 28 percent of high school
and middle school students were victims of bullying
in the past.
According to the research by Centers for Disease Con-
trol and Prevention (CDC), 20 percent of high school
students are affected their whole life by bullying. The
research also stated that the bullied victims would be
more shy, anxious, depressed, and socially isolated.
In fact, they would have low self-esteem and suicid-
al thoughts. This can cause them to have difficulties
with social activities in the future. Additionally, ac-
cording to Dr. Andre Sourander, a professor of child
psychology, this can develop mental disorders, such
as anxiety and antisocial personality.
Bullying will always exist because every person has a
different character and appearance - and bullies love
to attack those who stick out. If you feel like you are
being bullied, report your story to adults and to the
bully box at school.