The Problem of Bullying in School

Introduction

Bullying refers to the consistent and deliberate actions used by individuals to undermine others. Such actions aim to cause distress and provoke the victims since they are perceived to be powerless. In schools, bullying poses a danger to young students since it creates an uncomfortable environment for them to learn and thrive while pursuing their education. With parents and teachers unaware of these cases, it becomes difficult to detect and correct, hence, forcing the affected parties to endure the abuse over extended periods. This affects their performance in school while initiating a series of problems as they continue with their education. Bullying has been identified globally as a cause for concern due to the repercussions that arise from its continued spread in schools. Therefore, bullying affects the learning process of students by undermining the balance of power, causing physiological and physical problems in their lives.

While bullying may be perceived as a normal rite of passage in some age levels and schools, its impact on the lives of victims is far-reaching. Students who undergo this type of victimization in most cases lose their dignity and fail to take up the chances that present themselves during the learning process (Gordon, 2018). Therefore, some people may recover from the effects of bullying after a short while but others must endure the continued negative impacts throughout their lives as they develop into adulthood. This paper, thus, focuses on the definitions and causes of bullying, the prevalence and consequences associated with it, and possible intervention strategies employed to fight it