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BULLYING IMPACT ON YOUNG YOUTH

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BULLYING IMPACT ON YOUNG YOUTH Bullied children and young adults often lose out on quality learning, as they are unable to come to schools or colleges in the right state of mind and shy away from reporting incidents due to lack of support. Their emotional trauma surpasses the physical assault in many cases. A survey covering 9,000 men aged between 15 to 49 years, across the seven states in India, published by International Centre for Research on Women and UNFPA observed that exposure to violence and discrimination during childhood lead to boys internalising bullying as acceptable behaviour. Many victims of bullying indulge in self-harm to forget the mental torment they face. Most do not share their burden with their parents for fear of blame and silently suffer from anxiety, depression, and seclusion. Bullying instils fear and self-loathing, and being a target repeatedly can damage the child’s ability to view themselves as a desirable and an effective individual la...
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CYBER CRIME

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CYBER BULLYING: In July 2016, a 14-year-old boy returned from school, went to the terrace of his apartment block, and jumped to his death. Investigations revealed that he was bullied by a schoolmate who travelled with him in a private school van. In another instance, a class 9 student studying at a reputed private school in a metro city reported suffering physical and psychological trauma due to alleged harassment by his classmates. The incident came to light after they called for medical help, when their otherwise soft-spoken and well-mannered child turned violent. Bullying and being bullied exists everywhere in India, yet it is hugely under-reported .
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