Friday, August 10, 2007

How to deal with the problem of bullying

Today, school bullying has become one of the most serious social phenomena which we need to resolve as soon as possible.

This is the concern not only for our generation but also for that of the future. I am seriously concerned about this issue because children are our future and if we don’t prevent the deaths from the bullying, we will lose our future asset. We should stop our asset being degraded or oppressed.
Now, I'd like to talk about two ideas to deal with the problem of
bullying.
Firstly, establishment of task force formed by students.

In most of the cases, bullying happens at school, especially behind
teacher's eyes, or no adult supervision. But students could be witness and recognize the symptom of bullying. We can expect their autonomous activity.
For example, one trial has shown that the task force was effective to reduce the number of bullying.

The task force was formed by not teachers but students. They voluntarily organize team
to patrol, set up a school problem box where kids can report problems, concerns and offer suggestions, build network to convey the symptom if
any. 60% of students signed up this program. Since then,
  due to encourage positive peer relations, it is said that the case of bullying was significantly reduced.
Secondly, establishment of counseling body.
The organization was formed by trainee teacher, university student
majoring in psychology and graduated student. The point is that they are
young and close to the age of bullying victims. According to the report
from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, many
bullied victims are not willing to come to parents or teachers for help.
In stead, they feel comfortable to tell the truth to senior associate.
In most cases, this is all that the victim wants and needs.
Inform the parents of the victim and of the bully. Discuss possible solutions with them. Arrange a meeting with them if possible.
In conclusion, I believe two kinds of approaches would be effective to reduce bullying within schools.
Establishment of task force formed by students and counseling body.

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