Why bully? And how can schools stop it?

     I honestly don't know if there is one specific reason for their actions or not. Many people say it is because they feel the need to make themselves feel powerful. Or that it is the only way they can take out their anger that they have because of their own problems in their own life. Whatever the reason may be, I still do not think it is acceptable. People that bully do not get an award for the best bully. They won't get famous from it. Or become a millionaire from it. It may make them feel a little better temporarily, but that will ware off. And eventually they will realize the mistakes they made and feel remorse for their actions. If they really have that many problems then they need to reach out.

     Both the bullier and the bullied need help. Many people say "Reach out to a parent or teacher." but do they really understand how hard it is for teenagers to talk to their parents or teachers? Even if someone has very understanding parents, it can be hard to talk to them. And unless you somehow run into that one great teacher, there is no way a kid is going to tell them all about their problems.

     CASD seems to frown upon close relationships between students and teachers. The elementary school I went to was like a family. You could trust all the teachers, and they were very involved and loved what they were doing. U.L. Gordy (my elementary school) got shut down because of how small it was. Now it is practically impossible to find a teacher in CASD that actually cares about your life and wants to help you. Let alone one that likes their job as a teacher and wants you to succeed in life. Yea there are a handful of teachers that are nice and enjoy their jobs. I have been lucky enough to meet some of them. But the majority of CASD teachers I have had from 6th grade and up are just not fit for their job. Many act as if they cannot stand their jobs. Others really don't care how you do in their class. There are many that make you feel dumb and insignificant. There is no way that a kid will turn to one of these teachers when they are having a problem. And if you do they will most likely stick you into the school councilor's office with anyone else that may be involved in your problems. Then you just feel embarrassed and it might just end up making matters worse.

     I think schools need to work on the relationships between students and teachers. The relationships I built with the teachers I had in elementary school were lasting ones. I continue to keep in touch with them and they are still extremely helpful. They will forever be a big part in my life. I believe that if there were better teachers throughout CASD, and the country, that bullying would start to dwindle. Atleast in schools that is...