Bullying

         All but six states in America have passed a law that prevents bullying in schools by offering programs. This law was implemented after a fifteen year old girl committed suicide. However, the teachers must constantly work on being aware of the relationships students have in their class, or this won't succeed. In other countries, like Norway, these laws have already been implemented and the suicide rates have decreased dramatically. These laws seem to provide a bridge between the teacher and the student dealing with bullying, and that is a bridge America needs to cross.
         I believe that laws should be passed against bullying in every state. Bullying is a highly preventable problem, and I believe that we as Americans need to stop the bullying that goes on in our school systems. I think that implementing these laws is a great first step, but the teachers need to follow through with a program against bullying when children are younger. I also think that parents must be aware of their child's feelings and online activity to prevent any suicidal thoughts from the child. I believe that if a parent is paying close enough attention to their child's attitude, depression will be noticeable. In conclusion, the United States should work harder to end bullying.


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/23/opinion/23engel.html?_r=1&ref=bullies
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