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Bullying, unfortunately, still remains a big issue among young people.
Around40%report having gone through such torment in the last 12 months.
Redditor FrenchToast0315decided to do it on the last day ofschool.
She describes such torment as a choice to exploit someone who is in a vulnerable situation.
She says that this inclination to be opportunistic rather than compassionate stems from several sources.
Sometimes individuals are taught, from a very early age, to be opportunistic, Williams explains.
Meanwhile, others struggle with insecurity thats why they bully their peers.
They dont feel very strong or capable in their everyday lives.
Sometimes this occurs if a person has personally been bullied and made to feel inferior and weak by others.
Children can also consider pranks to be funny without understanding how the other person feels.
They may not even realize that what they are doing is technically considered bullying, Williams says.
This can slowly erode the level of emotional connectedness that you have with other people.
Relationships slowly start to become transactional.
On top of that, social media allows you to conceal your identity when you engage.
Feelings of low self-esteem often make it harder to find friends and interfere with maintaining healthy relationships.
As they step into adulthood, some may resort to medications and alcohol to numb the pain.
Others develop chronic illnesses like anxiety or depression.
Kids academic performance also declines if they are bullied.
In fact, its one of the first signs indicating that this is happening to them.
They may also feel the need to skip classes or school to avoid being tormented.
Eventually, children can develop learned helplessness.
Meaning that the target of bullying gives up all efforts to change the situation.
As a result, they start feeling hopeless, believing theres no way out.
However, Williams says that this may depend on the risk of the situation.
If there is violence involved, then it may be unsafe to make a run at defend yourself.
Its all going to be case by case.
A good alternative is to tell them to stop or simply walk away.
Its important not to stay silent and to not let this happen regularly.
It may also be beneficial to avoid being alone where there are no other students or teachers.
Try eating in a group or sitting near the front of a bus.
However, the best way to stop such oppression is to prevent it.
Parents should educate their children about bullying before the child brings this topic to them.
Some children have trouble understanding social signs and arent aware that what they are doing is hurtful.
The best way to do so is to lead by example, reinforcing positive behaviors instead of negative ones.
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