In the essay, "Anti-Intellectualism: Why We Hate The Smart Kids," by Grant Penrod, he explains the underlying concept of why people bully others and the problems it causes. He takes into concept why the "nerds" in school are bullied due to the lack of social integration and trying to fit in. I believe that in today's day and age, the level of bullying have grown to a media. A lot of younger generations are in access to computers, cellphones or any other way to socialize without being face to face. It gives someone a false confidence that what they say in text does not have repercussion. This makes a bully able to take there harassment out of the school setting and more deeper into a persons life.
In retrospect to the rise in the level of bullying, I believe that schools have taken large steps to try to prevent or take preventive measure to counteract it. Now a days there are numerous people you can talk to in a school about the issue. Wither its a coach, teacher, principle or guidance counselor, all of the staff have a responsibility in keeping a safe, appropriate teaching environment.
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