WHY BULLYING?
The word "bullying" is primarily used to describe childhood victimization. However, this taught behavior continues throughout life under the guise of different names. Regardless of age, race, sex or social standing, the common threat that underlies this experience is a feeling of powerlessness.
No one is immune to the effects.
Why Bullying? A concept that spans generations and is exhibited in all forms of social interaction. This behavior is present in schools, at work, in media, politics and entertainment. Therefore, the idea that bullying only involves children downplays the enormity of this global behavior.
Using a foundation of holistic health, we believe the focus must be on the individual, community, and the world as a whole. Working together to foster self-acceptance, love and our connection to each other is the way to make lasting change.
Together we say, THIS ENDS TODAY!
No one is immune to the effects.
Why Bullying? A concept that spans generations and is exhibited in all forms of social interaction. This behavior is present in schools, at work, in media, politics and entertainment. Therefore, the idea that bullying only involves children downplays the enormity of this global behavior.
Using a foundation of holistic health, we believe the focus must be on the individual, community, and the world as a whole. Working together to foster self-acceptance, love and our connection to each other is the way to make lasting change.
Together we say, THIS ENDS TODAY!
Bullying Facts
Fact 1: Adults Bully, Children Follow SuitBullying isn't just a children's issue. Part of the problem is that children are following behavior modeled by adults. Even comments said off hand, or in anger, to denegrate another adult or another parent's child can and does inspire children to use bullying as a way to feel better about themselves. Not to mention the many many children who are victims of abuse from a parent or guardian. Adults, too, experience bullying in their lives and workplaces.
"Over one-third of our country's workforce has experienced bullying, according to the Workplace Bullying Institute, and 72 percent of the cases are instigated by a superior, boss, or supervisor." (from the Huffington Post). |
Fast 2: Most people will deal with a bully
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Fact 3: Bullying Takes Lives
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Fact 4: Current Programs Don't Address the Root Causes of Bullying"A study published last month in the Journal of Criminology suggested that anti-bullying programs could be having the opposite than intended effects. In an analysis of 7,000 students from 50 states, researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington found that students at schools with anti-bullying initiatives may be more likely to become a victim of bullying." - (CBS) Bullying Exposed seeks to uncover the learned behavior that bully and victim are playing into, focuses on peer intervention, and attempts to help both parties to understand that they are more connected that they realize. Current programs promote talking to a teacher, which isn't a bad idea when the bullying is extreme, but it can't be the only solution proposed to this complex problem. |
Fact 5: Bullying Can End TodayBullying can end today with help and support from the world community, school administrations, teachers, personnel, politicians, and our media to work towards a world in which all people recognize that they have a choice and that we are the creators of our world! We are bonded to each other. We must learn to do away with threats, intimidation, and bullying as a tactic at all levels of government, family, and work organizations.
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