Bullying In Canada

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What is Bullying? Bullying is any act that is negative or aggressive with the intent of hurting, humiliating, or excluding someone physically, mentally or emotionally. Bullying is typically intentional, repeated and persistent in its behaviour, and may negatively contribute towards a person’s mental health with immediate and long-lasting side effects. Children and adolescents who are bullied are at risk of developing depression, social anxiety, substance abuse, truancy, aggression, and suicidal thoughts. Bullying Statistics:  1 in 3 adolescents in Canada report recent bullying; the 9th highest rate in the developed world.  An Ontario study reported that 30% of grade 9 -12 students were bullied at school.  47% of Canadian parents report their…show more content…
Types of Bullying: Physical Bullying: this includes pushing, shoving, hitting, kicking, spitting, tripping, pinching, stealing, damaging property or other kinds of force. Verbal Bullying: this includes name-calling, mocking, teasing, threatening, insulting, or using derogatory comments. Social Bullying: this includes isolating or ostracizing, spreading rumors, gossiping, manipulating friendships, or using the “silent treatment.” Cyber-bullying: this includes spreading verbal or social bullying via text messages, social media or the internet. This also includes the impersonation of another individual in messages, websites, or blogs. Sexual Bullying: this includes sexual intimidation, unwanted sexual comments, suggestions, advances, or threats to another person. Victimization among LBGTQ Youth: includes discrimination, violence and making fun of the sexual orientation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two spirited and queer/questioning individuals. Signs that may indicate that your child is being bullied:  Changes in typical behaviour (i.e. withdrawn or argumentative).  Being afraid or anxious to go to school.  Developing low

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