Effects of School Bullying on Children: Outline

Bullying is a long-lasting menace in many schools and communities at large. In
particular, school bullying is the most prevalent and has had disastrous effects on the bullied, the
bullies and even bystanders.
Thesis statement: School bullying has real psychological and emotional impacts on
children which can present short-term and long-term psychological and emotional problems
Impact on the bullied
School bullying causes low self-esteem in children who are regular victims of bullying.
Children easily believe the insults and mean words that bullies use on the as true reflection of
their character. Eventually, they become withdrawn and poor at building healthy interpersonal
relationships.
School bullying also impacts the health of the bullied due to increased risk of suffering
from anxiety and depression. In addition to the physical injuries in the case of physical bullying,
bullied children are at a higher risk of suicidal behaviors as a result of depression.
Impact on the bullies
Children who bully others are also at a risk of developing short term and long-term
emotional problems just like their victims. For example, bullies have problems connecting with
their peers.
Impact on bystanders
Those who witness bullying can also suffer long-term and short-term problems which
might affect their ability to form healthy relationships in personal and professional levels. In the
school context, bullying might lead to bystanders being reluctant to attend school due to guilt and
fear for not doing anything to stop the bully.

Long-lasting effects on the bullied, the bully and bystanders
For the bullied, the impact of low self-esteem can easily creep into their professional life.
Without intervention, bullies can continue displaying high levels of aggressive behavior which
impacts their ability to relate well to workmates. Bystanders can subconsciously develop anxiety
and evade responsibilities that require them to act on injustice.
Interventions
State anti-bulling laws help stop bullying in schools. School policies that address the
issue of bullying helps students learn how they can communicate and intervene in different
scenarios involving bullying
Conclusion
School bullying is a harmful behavior that cultivates a culture of fear and causes short-
term and long-lasting impact on the bullied, the bully and those who witness bullying
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