Middle School and Bullying

Paper Summary:

This paper takes an in-depth look at the problem of bullying in middle schools. The psychological consequences of bullying to both the victim and perpetrator are examined. The author also explains why bullying can be more of a problem in middle school rather than elementary school. The author concludes by stating that bullying should not be tolerated in school, and curricula should focus on teaching tolerance.

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"Middle school aged children are in a seriously challenging period of emotional, social and physical adjustment. Challenges to students, parents and educators are multiple as these adjustments take place and many antisocial behaviors are observable in the population, in and out of the classroom. "Sex. Drugs. Puberty. Algebra. These are just a few of the problems that parents have to worry about when their eleven-year-old walks through the doors of middle school. The eleven-year-old, meanwhile, has to be brave in a scary new world filled with constant change that creates self-doubt and emotional turmoil." (Bernstein, 2002, p. 1) Bullying is an insidious aspect of the middle school years and must be addressed and dealt with like any other behavioural psychological problem. "The harsh reality of the bully/victim dyad is experienced by thousands of children every day..." "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bernstein, E. (2002). Middle School and the Age of Adjustment: A Guide for Parents. Westport, CT: Bergin & Garvey. Retrieved February 26, 2006, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=106894256
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