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  • Essay / History of Bullying in Canada - 1363

    Bullying has been part of Canadian history for over centuries. This has affected the development of many young adolescents and growth patterns in young adult education. It also led to many unnecessary deaths. Bullying not only causes physical harm, but it also causes a lot of mental distress as well as psychological problems. This can hinder a child's growth process and potentially lead to permanent, lifelong damage. To better protect those who are victims of bullying, harsher sanctions should be considered, particularly in cases resulting in death, and for young people, more preventative programs should be established in schools. According to a study by the American Medical Association, "more than 15,000 students in grades 6 through 10, approximately 3.7 million young people engage in moderate or severe bullying and more than 3.2 million are victims every year” (Cohn, A and Canter, A, 2003). Bullying doesn't just happen in person, but can present itself in many different forms and ways. Some include online cyberbullying or more formally known as cyberbullying, where a person is threatened through online communications or social media. According to Statistics Canada (2009), “1 in 10 adults living in a household with children reported that a child was the victim of cyberbullying” (Statistics Canada, 2009). Other types of bullying include physical bullying, where a person is at risk of physical threats. Verbal bullying, where a person faces using words to verbally antagonize the victim (Cohn, A & Canter A, 2003). Also emotional bullying which can include things such as spreading rumors in an attempt to hurt the victims' feelings. A well-known incident that occurred in British Columbia is the suicide of Dawn-Marie Wesley (Wikip...... middle of article ...... is brought. For the teachers of the school, that it whether the teacher, guardians, etc., it is about finding a solution such as detention, counseling or increased involvement of the child in extracurricular activities For example, if the child. bullied the same child or different children more than once, perhaps spending more time in detention, bringing it to the attention of the principle and participating in extracurricular activities like cleaning out the trash on the compound school., etc. to keep this child occupied If it gets out of hand, perhaps suspend or expel the child even if the child is a first offender, notify the parent as soon as possible to correct the problem as well. detention to closely monitor the child As soon as they reoffend, the more severe the punishment should be...