Honestly, I don't think we'll be able to stop bullying completely, it'll still happen on school property and the internet. We've had lectures in the gym about why bullying is bad, how to stop it, and the consequences, but it still happens (it might not be too obvious, but it's there). A long term effect to victims is mental, emotional and psychological stress.. a lot of times people become depressed and suicidal, thinking suicide is the only way out. I've heard countless stories of teenagers/young adults who kill themselves because bullies have convinced them that they really are worthless, ugly, dumb, or whatever they tell them. The way I see it, no matter how many programs and lectures you put out there, bullying will still be around, and I don't think we can fully stop it. It's like a weed in the garden that refuses to die no matter how much pesticide you put on it
Source: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/
I don't like the idea of wearing uniforms in school. Sure it might prevent bullying, but we as students can't express ourselves in we're forced to all wear the same thing. Some negative things that come about from uniforms are the price of them, uniforms can be very expensive these days, another thing is that, again, they take away our individuality. I enjoy being able to wear shorts, a t shirt and sweatshirt to school everyday, and would hate it if I had that taken away.. It works for the most part in private schools, but if we brought them to public schools it would cause problems for a majority, if not all, of the student body.
I think it should be up to the parents and kids what they read, not the public. Sure, you can ban books, but just like drugs people will find ways to smuggle them around. I've read my fair share of violent and racist books, but it hasn't affected me personally in any way.. If the kid is mature enough and can handle it, I say they should be able to read what they want and not have to be punished for it. Banning classic books like Huckleberry Finn and To Kill A Mocking Bird is ridiculous, they teach historical lessons of events that actually happened and students should be able to learn about it without having to worry if the books are banned or not.
