The Biggest Bully is Never One Person
(A post by Gabrielle Arrowsmith.)


Today, the faces of both the bullies and their victims have changed, as have the avenues by which bullying takes place. All this considered, bullying has the potential to be a runaway problem.
From a teacher’s standpoint, I am proud to say that school districts have made bullying a primary concern, and have developed actions plans both to prevent and address situations where the bully or bullies and the victim or victims can be identified.

I asked the boy to give examples to explain his history of being bullied, so that I could better understand how to address the issue. He told me that kids grumble when he’s put into a group with them, that they call him names like weird, gross, and dumb, and that people don’t sit by him at lunch, recess, or on the bus, and in fact move away from him if he makes an effort to join his peers.

My opinion is that, sadly, they do not—at least, not as much as school personnel and the students who feel massively victimized would like. But, these school-wide efforts and opportunities provided for bullied students to speak to a school counselor or attend friendship club during lunch and let the student know that they have advocates in their corner. Just as important as reiterating the fact that they are not weird, gross, or dumb, is the fact that they are not forgotten, and never alone.
About Gabrielle Arrowsmith:
GABRIELLE ARROWSMITH enjoyed writing her debut novel, Concealed in the Shadows, during a lovely Minnesota summer that she had off from her primary profession, teaching. Acting, playing and coaching soccer, reading, playing piano, and spending time with family and friends are among her other interests.
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