Different Kinds of Bullying 1.

Physical bullying includes any physical contact that would hurt or injure a person like hitting, kicking, punching, etc. Taking something that belongs to someone else and destroying it would also be considered a type of physical bullying. For example, if someone was walking down the street and someone came up to them and shoved them to the ground, that would be physical bullying. In elementary and middle schools, 30.5% of all bullying is physical. 2. Verbal bullying is name-calling, making offensive remarks, or joking about a person's religion, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or the way they look. For example, if there was a group of kids who made fun of another kid because he couldn't run as fast as everyone else, it would be an example of verbal bullying. 46.5% of all bullying in schools is the verbal type. Verbal aggression is when a bully teases someone. It can also include a bully making verbal threats of violence or aggression against someone's personal property. 3. Indirect bullying includes spreading rumors or stories about someone, telling others about something that was told to you in private, and excluding others from groups. An example would be if you started a rumor that a boy in your class likes playing with dolls, and if the reason that you made up the story was because you thought it was funny. This would be indirect bullying. Indirect bullying accounts for 18.5% of all bullying. 4. Social alienation is when a bully excludes someone from a group on purpose. It also includes a bully spreading rumors, and also making fun of someone by pointing out their differences. 5. Intimidation is when a bully threatens someone else and frightens that person enough to make him or her do what the bully wants. 6. Cyberbullying is done by sending messages, pictures, or information using electronic media, computers (email & instant messages), or cell phones (text messaging & voicemail). For

instance, if you sent a picture of a snake in an email to a person because you know that they are afraid of snakes, that would be an example of cyberbullying. According to a survey done in 2003 only 4% of bullying is listed as "other types" and this would include cyberbullying. Even though this number seems small, the growth of this type of bullying is going up fast because of the spread of technology around the world.

What is Bullying?

Bullying is the act of hurting one person or a group of people repeatedly as a way for the bully to feel superior. Usually the bully is bigger or stronger than his/her victim. Bullying is not just having a single disagreement with someone; it is when someone continues to pick on someone else. Often, bullies do not care about their actions and the effects of their actions on the person they are bullying. When being bullied, the victim usually feels that he or she does not have any power to be able to stop being bullied.

Why Do Kids Bully?

There are many reasons why kids bully. Did you know that bullying behavior is often a cry for help? According to Frank Peretti, there are two basic reasons why kids bully. One reason a child bullies is because he (or she) "has a deep troubling need of his own" and is picked on or feels that he does not have a very successful life. Bullies may be experiencing trouble at home, be underachievers in school, and for whatever reason they feel they have to make themselves better by picking on someone else. On the outside bullies may look fine, but they may be very lonely or may deliberately try to hurt themselves or have trouble eating or sleeping. Another reason kids bully is that they may fall into a trap by thinking that bullying is just "the cool thing to do," especially in front of their friends. Sometimes bullies are those kids who are good students, athletes, or the kids who seem to have everything going for them. In Time Magazine, it was reported that even though bullies often will have high self-esteem, they "tend to be victims of physical damage as well." Most bullies live in families in which parents discipline them "inconsistently or through physical means." Unfortunately, there are people who reward others who bully.The bullies are made to feel that they are "fitting in" with the others, or are "being cool" when they are acting like a bully. Mostly these kids do not feel very good about themselves, and bullying takes away that feeling. "Too often a bully's behavior is encouraged and not stopped. Some bullies become popular ringleaders with other kids, but not all bullies are the cool kids. Some are troubled students who may have been bullied themselves." (Time for Kids - see citation below) Another reason why kids bully others is that adults don't give kids the skills they need to be able to tolerate and appreciate the differences of others. When the bully sees other people who are different, they lash out and make fun of them. Many feel

that bullies engage in this behavior because it makes them feel important. They learn that being physically aggressive is a way to get what they want, and a way to control people. Bullies also tend to continue their behavior throughout their lives. Their bullying actions become a cycle, in that bullies have children that they bully, and then their children become aggressive, and then they bully others too.

he Maigo National high School, as spearheaded by Mr. Rodulfo C. Villarosa has celebrated the Nutrition Month. Right attitude toward food choices, and good eating habits imparted to students by the T.L.E. teachers and the MAPE teachers. Supplementary feeding program were being conducted as the school nurse Mrs. Rosie Alcesto threshed out those who were severely underweight and underweight student from the first year to the fourth year level. During the first week of July, the recipient for the program is first year students. Second week, the second year followed by the third year and fourth year. The school served the heavy lunch with MMK as (Malunggay, Monggo and kalabasa).main ingredient mixed ground beef. Three oclock in the afternoon of July 29 was the culmination and awarding program. Several activities and competition were dovetailed and fast tracked. Cooking contest were done at lunch time, poster making were at class hours. Parlor games, trivia quiz were inserted in the culmination program. The celebration had successfully culminated and was enthusiastically enjoined. Students cleaned and cleared the mess for the next weeks scholastic activities.

Bullying is a major problem today. Tweens and teens are vulnerable to it even when they are at home because of a new, more devastating form of bullying know as cyberbullying. There are many articles written about the short and long term effects of bullying that victims invariably suffer, but what many parents forget is that even the perpetrator, the bully, can suffer from short and long term damages of bullying.

Parents need to understand that whether their child is the victim or perpetrator, they should seek professional help. Both victims and perpetrators of bullying need counseling, so that they can cope with the issue and its effects. Understanding the short and long term effects of bullying will make the parents more conducive to seeking professional help. Short Term Effects of Bullying The Victim Here are some of the short term effects that a victim of bullying or cyber bullying may experience:

Acute depression. Parents may find their child being constantly sad and withdrawn Having nightmares and waking up screaming or in cold sweat Bed wetting. This is commonly seen in younger children Loss of self-esteem Physical symptoms, such as stomach ache, headache and upset stomach

Afraid to go to school or take the school bus as the victim may have to face the bully Perform badly in school causing grades to drop Truancy due to being bullied at school Getting stressed and anxious about attending gatherings with peers Feeling that they let down their parents somehow Feeling embarrassed, as they may think that complaining could be construed as a sign of weakness Short Term Effects of Bullying The Bully Here are some short term effects that the bully may experience:

Unable to maintain friendship Does not perform well at school Truancy Bullies are often at a higher risk of getting addicted to illegal drugs and/or alcohol Higher chances of dropping out from school Long Term Effects of Bullying The Victim Victims often end up scarred for life and may suffer from problems even in adulthood. Some of the long term effects are as follows:

Chronic depression, which could result in suicidal tendencies Post-trauma psychological disorders Could cause the victim to turn to alcohol or substance abuse Self-destructive behavior Victims require psychological help to cope with situation and if this help is given, it could help the child overcome the effects of bullying and being victimized. Long Term Effects of Bullying The Bully Even bullies are not spared and can suffer from long term effects which could have a profound impact on their lives. Some of the effects are as follows:

Higher chances of getting convicted for a crime as the bully grows older Being more dependent on illegal drugs and/or alcohol Constant problems in maintaining long-term relationships Higher chances of abusing spouse and/or children as an adult

What to Do About Bullying: Tips for Parents

1. Encourage your child to report bullying incidents to you.

Validate your child's feelings by letting him/her know that it is normal to feel hurt, sad, scared, angry, etc. Let your child know that s/he has made the right choice by reporting the incident(s) to you and assure your child that s/he is not to blame. Help your child be specific in describing bullying incidents: who, what, where, when. (Look for patterns or evidence of repeated bullying behaviors.)

2. Ask your child how s/he has tried to stop the bullying. 3. Coach your child in possible alternatives.

Avoidance is often the best strategy.

Play in a different place. Play a different game. Stay near a supervising adult when bullying is likely to occur.

Look for ways to find new friends.

Support your child by encouraging him/her to extend invitations for friends to play at your home or to attend activities. Involve your child in social activities outside of school.

4. Treat the school as your ally.

Share your child's concerns and specific information about bullying incidents with appropriate school personnel. Work with school staff to protect your child from possible retaliation. Establish a plan with the school and your child for dealing with future bullying incidents.

5. Encourage your child to seek help and to report bullying incidents to someone s/he feels safe with at the school:

Adult in charge of a specific activity or area (such as the playground, lunchroom, field trips, bus lines, gym, classroom) Teacher Counselor Principal

6. Use school personnel and other parents as resources in finding positive ways to encourage respectful behaviors at school.

Volunteer time to help supervise on field trips, on the playground, or in the lunchroom. Become an advocate for schoolwide bullying prevention programs and policies.

7. Encourage your child to continue to talk with you about all bullying incidents.

Do not ignore your child's report. Do not advise your child to physically fight back. (Bullying lasts longer and becomes more severe when children fight back. Physical injuries often result.) Do not confront the child who bullies. Do not confront the family of the child who bullies.