Bullying leads to Suicide
Teen Commits Suicide Due to Bullying: Parents Sue School for Son's Death. By: Susan Donaldson James.
Source: ABC news, online article : http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNews/story?id=7228335
Date : April 2, 2009
Summary:
This Article is about Eric Mohat, a school boy who committed suicide at the age of 17. He was bullied continuously throughout his school years, being called names (such as “queer”, “gay” and other words) in front of his peers and school teachers, because of the after school activities he chose to take part in. The pressure and depression he was in became too great and one day took the advice of one of the boys at school and shot himself. The parents of the boy sued the school, not for compensation for their lose, but for an anti-bullying system to be place in the school.
The Big picture:
There are many suicidal and depression cases from school bullying today. If you look at the big picture from this news article, it not only expresses the seriousness of name calling at schools, but also the importance of an educational system, and an anti-bullying system, educating students in this growing and largely important problem they see happening every day. Naturally students feel the need to tease and pick on students that are ‘weaker than them’. Without an educational system in place some of these children will have no idea the level of seriousness of the problems they are causing. The responsibility of stopping bullying is not only one that the students should have to deal with, but the responsible adults in the situation should the responsibility as well.
The personal meaning:
For me this article really shows the seriousness of the problems I am faced at most days at school. As a student at any school you witness bullying many times in your educational program but never really think that a few words can so greatly harm someone that they will take their own life. I also find it very interesting that teachers do not get involved with bullying situation they see around them. I have been in a few situations where teachers are subconsciously telling their students that “nerds” are meant to be teased or picked on. This article really gives me the knowledge and confidence that next time I am in a situation of bullying I will be more pressured into reporting it or stopping it.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Homework- Assignment- Health Interview
Person Interviewing: My cousin, Jason Thompson, 27 years old.
1. Have you always been as healthy as you are now? Please explain.
No, when I was younger I used to go out and drink a lot, but not that I have settled down, with a baby and a family I am more responsible, and watch my health further.
2. What particular health habits in the following areas do you practice, that contribute to your level of health?
Nutritional Habits: I eat a balanced diet, but am a vegetarian. I supplement meat with nuts and beans so I still get a large range of food groups.
Fitness Habits: I work late hours and so exercise is a problem for me. I try and go to the gym three times a week in the mornings before work though.
Coping with Stress I definitely need work in this area.
Dealing with Conflicts I like to be Switzerland (not only because I live there) because I don’t like putting myself into conflicts. I am able to come to a compromise though, which I find is the best way to deal with any problem.
Keeping a Positive Attitude: I have a wife and a baby that I love with all my heart, thus keeping a positive attitude about life is easy for me.
Any Additional Healthy Habits: I try and take a holiday from work at least one every two weeks, so that I can take a rest and revitalize.
3. How did you develop these habits?
It takes some planning and a whole lot of determination. It is not easy to keep up a program, and eat healthily (I would much rather order take outs that cook a healthy meal) but if it is important enough for you, it is easy to change your life around and get into a cycle.
4. What motivates you to practice a healthy lifestyle?
My baby back home, I want to be the best father I can be.
5. Create a question of your own that you would like to ask regarding this person’s healthy lifestyle. Make sure that the question allows your interviewee to expand on his/her thoughts (not a one word answer).
Question: What made you decide to change your life around and became healthy?
Answer: I looked at myself one day, really deeply, and decided I didn’t like the person I was. It is much easier to change the inside of you if the outside appearance is healthy as well.
1. Have you always been as healthy as you are now? Please explain.
No, when I was younger I used to go out and drink a lot, but not that I have settled down, with a baby and a family I am more responsible, and watch my health further.
2. What particular health habits in the following areas do you practice, that contribute to your level of health?
Nutritional Habits: I eat a balanced diet, but am a vegetarian. I supplement meat with nuts and beans so I still get a large range of food groups.
Fitness Habits: I work late hours and so exercise is a problem for me. I try and go to the gym three times a week in the mornings before work though.
Coping with Stress I definitely need work in this area.
Dealing with Conflicts I like to be Switzerland (not only because I live there) because I don’t like putting myself into conflicts. I am able to come to a compromise though, which I find is the best way to deal with any problem.
Keeping a Positive Attitude: I have a wife and a baby that I love with all my heart, thus keeping a positive attitude about life is easy for me.
Any Additional Healthy Habits: I try and take a holiday from work at least one every two weeks, so that I can take a rest and revitalize.
3. How did you develop these habits?
It takes some planning and a whole lot of determination. It is not easy to keep up a program, and eat healthily (I would much rather order take outs that cook a healthy meal) but if it is important enough for you, it is easy to change your life around and get into a cycle.
4. What motivates you to practice a healthy lifestyle?
My baby back home, I want to be the best father I can be.
5. Create a question of your own that you would like to ask regarding this person’s healthy lifestyle. Make sure that the question allows your interviewee to expand on his/her thoughts (not a one word answer).
Question: What made you decide to change your life around and became healthy?
Answer: I looked at myself one day, really deeply, and decided I didn’t like the person I was. It is much easier to change the inside of you if the outside appearance is healthy as well.
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