Bullying - Inevitable or Avoidable? Teenagers Give Answers - S5 E9

Bullying = unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real-- or perceived-- power imbalance.
Bullying is ongoing or has the potential to be repeated; it refers the deliberate physical, social, or psychological harm that can occur in person or online through various digital platforms and devices. Bullying might be obvious or it might include hidden behavior. Bullying has the potential for immediate and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders.

This week's 8th grade hosts, Saif and Julius partner up to interview classmates Peter and Erunosa. The teens take on the topic of bullying, especially in middle school life. The 8th graders give valuable insight on bullying throughout different ages, examples of bullying behavior, how words hurt mentally and emotionally, self-concept and self-esteem, reasons teens might bully others, how bystanders can have secondary effects, the impact of the Internet and social media, acknowledging trauma in people doing the offense, and recommendations for identifying and dealing with bullying.

Tune in soon as our other two hosts, Ava and Dinora, take over with a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.

RESOURCES
⁠StopBullying.gov⁠ - Identification, prevention, and effective responses.
⁠KidsHealth.org⁠ - Dealing with bullying.
⁠CDC⁠ - Examining youth violence and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
⁠HealthyChildren.org⁠ - Bullying: It's not ok.

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