Dealing with Bullying
by Samson
Bullying wrecks lives. In this article we will take a look at dealing with bullying. But first lets look at the definition of bullying.
Bullying is defined according to www.stopbullying.gov as an “unwanted, aggressive behavior amongst people that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.”
Different things result in bullying. There are 3 main types of bullying. They include: physical bullying, mental bullying and emotional bullying.
Let’s focus on some of the solutions in dealing with bullying:
Stopping it on the spot
When a bully is stopped whilst in the act, it is more effective. This sends a strong message to both the bully and those watching that such act is totally inappropriate.
Supporting those involved
Whether it’s the victim, the bully or the observers. Some bullies need help themselves. For whatever reason they bully others, they need to receive guidance and pointed in the right direction to help them stop such act.
Do not be a bystander
Watching bullying and doing nothing about it encourages the bully to carry on as he/she believes they now have an audience that see it but can do nothing about what they see.
I prefer preventive measures than curative ones. As they say, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Some of the preventive measures include:
Setting up focus groups to look into anti-bullying policies in our schools and ensuring that these policies are strong enough and strictly adhered to.
Support networks formed by previous victims of bullying. They can air their thoughts on how those experiencing bullying now can come out of it.
Using social media to campaign against bullying.
Using creative art such as drama, dance, spoken word, motivational speaking etc. to tackle bullying. Young people can form creative art groups, act out scenarios and propose solutions through their acts. Through entertainment, they still send out a strong message.
Observers of bullying should not be bothered about being called a ‘snitch’. Report bullying when you see one. If you don’t report it soon enough, chances are that it may affect someone dear to you.
Samson is a 20 something year old who has inspired thousands of other young people and parents across the globe. He is a renowned motivational speaker and mentor.
His unique approach in using illustrations and helping people make rapid changes and progress has transformed a lot of lives. Samson has been a leader of young people for over 7 years.
His book Lessons From My Father has been changing scores of lives among young people and is available on Amazon
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