"There's Only One Way to Stop a Bully"
In brief summary, this blog included a Massachusetts new law for teachers to report bullying. Bullying consequences are now align with law enforcement and students with several accounts of bullying will be dealt with outside of the school and inside of the courtroom. This is believed to help decrease the accounts of bullying in the schools and reiterate the "seriousness" of bullying and its effects. Bullying occurs now more than ever due to internet usage and cell phones. The blog states, "Values of toleration and respect must be taught," emphasizing that these values are not necessarily instilled in all students and therefore, it must become a part of daily classroom procedure.
I actually like this idea for a new law, but I feel this does not address the "behind the scenes" bullying that goes on. While it is difficult for teachers and administrators to catch all acts of bullying within a school, the real problem of bullying is not always evident and bullies will remain in the walls of the halls. I believe this is a step in the right direction in order for students to understand how serious bullying can be and how it can affect students' lives in and out of school.
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