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Conclusion

            Bullying is a very complex scenario.  It consists of the perpetrator, the victim, the witness and the environment.  While examining the studies it was clear that victims of bullying are exposed and experience emotional effects that can be long term.  I have learned that bullying is emerging as an important health issue (Lipman, 2003).  The outcome for bullies and their victims is a continuous cycle of events that include anger, depression, interpersonal difficulties, self esteem problems and suicidal thoughts and feelings.  Instead of bullying scenarios getting better it seems to be getting worst.  Some bully victims retaliate back by also being violent such as with the “Trench coat Mafia” of Columbine.  Other victims of bullying become so devastated that their retaliation is to take their own lives like Phoebe Price and Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover of Massachusetts did last year.  Violence only seems to cause more violence which causes me to ask myself what can be done to make a difference. 

            The thought of extinguishing bullying is great to ponder but to achieve a solution the community needs to put more thought in trying to conquer bullying in order to eliminate its victims.  Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world” and we have plenty of work to do.  In order to began combating bullying I have one word, teamwork.  Parents, students, faculty and the community must all agree to do their part and take a stand in order for us to begin the war on bullying.  One way everyone can begin is by reporting incidents because silence is only fuel to cause more aggressive behavior.  If the perpetrator knows he/she will be reported it may decrease their random acts of terror.  Victims can also try ignoring the bully or removing themselves from bullying situations.  Schools and state legislators can implement stricter policies and rules for and against perpetrators of bullying violence.  The government can do its part by creating a national anti-bullying campaign to discourage bullying and other school violence.  So, let us take a stand against bullying today and stop tolerating it!

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