Is Bullying Worse These Days?

[BFritz21]

I just saw on Facebook where a girl at a junior high that I present to every year or so is apparently in a coma fighting for her life.

It doesn't say much and nothing showed up in any searches (I'm guessing because she's under 18), but people on the Facebook status are commenting on how bullying is so terrible.

Is it worse these days because of social media and whatever?

I feel like one kid making fun of another kid on social media just opens the door for other kids to make fun of them to join in with what's "cool" and the current thing.

Back when we were kids, kids making fun of each other was normal.

Some kids were worse than others to girls (especially) or boys that they considered fat or ugly, but I can't remember anyone in the area killing themselves for it.

Is it so much worse because everyone sees it on social media or are kids just not emotionally strong enough to handle things?

[HarleyDog]

(02-06-2025, 02:07 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: Is it worse these days because of social media and whatever?

No. Now shut up before I punch you in the face and roll you down a steep hill.

[BFritz21]

(02-06-2025, 04:26 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: No. Now shut up before I punch you in the face and roll you down a steep hill.

Seriously, kids these days are so soft and sheltered that it worries me of the future. I was thinking "our parents weren't as bad as we were, so maybe it's just a generation by generation thing," but then I realized how sheltered kids will be because their parents will be able to monitor everything they do. 

[HarleyDog]

(02-06-2025, 04:34 PM)BFritz21 Wrote:

Seriously, kids these days are so soft and sheltered that it worries me of the future. I was thinking "our parents weren't as bad as we were, so maybe it's just a generation by generation thing," but then I realized how sheltered kids will be because their parents will be able to monitor everything they do. 

Covid is a big cause of some of the shelteredness you speak of. No interaction for an extended period left too many without communication tools. I see a lot of young adults today withdrawn. But to answer your question, bullying is much easier because you get to do it behind the safety of your keyboard. Just like my previous post, I didn't have to worry about you punching me in the face, so I could say what I wanted. I doubt that will get any better.

Prime example would be FB. You don't even have to post something controversial and people get offended and attack you.

[CKwi88]

It's different. I'm not sure if "worse" is the right word.

The internet has certainly changed things. The internet is 24/7 and very public. In the past you had safe havens in your home, weekends, summers etc.

[NATI BENGALS]

Leadership and role models matter. Good luck telling a kid to mind their manners when they are just emulating the leader of the free world

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-chris-christie-mcdonalds-drones-new-jersey-b2665052.html

[FormerlyBengalRugby]

Due to the internet, kids have less learned social skills and the bullies have greater reach, which makes for more tragic outcomes.

Add in the vast amount of single parent homes, which is the biggest determinant of a child's success in life (having two parents) and it becomes even more clear how the deck is stacked against many children out there.

Making bullying a political issue is erroneous and ignorant.

[NATI BENGALS]

(02-06-2025, 05:19 PM)FormerlyBengalRugby Wrote: Due to the internet, kids have less learned social skills and the bullies have greater reach, which makes for more tragic outcomes.

Add in the vast amount of single parent homes, which is the biggest determinant of a child's success in life (having two parents) and it becomes even more clear how the deck is stacked against many children out there.

Making bullying a political issue is erroneous and ignorant.

Yes or no question. If a kid sees an adult do something the chances of them mimicking that behavior increase?


This isn’t rocket science.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HB3DuvwpJ2M

[FormerlyBengalRugby]

(02-07-2025, 01:53 AM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: Yes or no question. If a kid sees an adult do something the chances of them mimicking that behavior increase?


This isn’t rocket science.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HB3DuvwpJ2M

If your children are looking to politicians for their role models, you have failed as a parent. Kids are not Alex P. Keaton.





If you are trying to make bullying political, maybe go to the P&R forum and make a thread titled, "This politician is the reason for bullying," and your premise can be dismantled in detail there.

[NATI BENGALS]

(02-07-2025, 11:30 AM)FormerlyBengalRugby Wrote: If your children are looking to politicians for their role models, you have failed as a parent. Kids are not Alex P. Keaton.





If you are trying to make bullying political, maybe go to the P&R forum and make a thread titled, "This politician is the reason for bullying," and your premise can be dismantled in detail there.

Sure buddy. If your kids look at the potus as a role model you failed as a parent…. Hahaha. What a lame dodge.

No need to overcomplicate the monkey see monkey do YouTube video I posted.

There is nothing political pointing out kids copy adults.

[FormerlyBengalRugby]

(02-07-2025, 02:38 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: Sure buddy. If your kids look at the potus as a role model you failed as a parent…. Hahaha. What a lame dodge.

No need to overcomplicate the monkey see monkey do YouTube video I posted.

There is nothing political pointing out kids copy adults.

You are moving the goalposts from when you initially made it political.

Now if you had said role models in the home, I would tend to agree.

Extending to top politicians for a partisan attack is when you lose credibility, agreement, and the discussion.

[NATI BENGALS]

(02-07-2025, 03:06 PM)FormerlyBengalRugby Wrote: You are moving the goalposts from when you initially made it political.

Now if you had said role models in the home, I would tend to agree.

Extending to top politicians for a partisan attack is when you lose credibility, agreement, and the discussion.

lol partisan attack.

What a snowflake.

Sure bud. When kids get introduced and learn about the government and its leadership in school no one in their right mind would think any kid would ever look up to the president of the United states of America.

Your refusal to comprehend common sense and then act like I’m attacking someone means I’m done here.

Anyways gotta go. Presidents’ Day coming up. Gotta get ready for the big nationwide federal holiday honoring our leaders. Wonder if they will talk to the kids in school about how awesome our founding fathers and presidents are/were?

[FormerlyBengalRugby]

(02-07-2025, 06:24 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: lol partisan attack.

What a snowflake.

Sure bud. When kids get introduced and learn about the government and its leadership in school no one in their right mind would think any kid would ever look up to the president of the United states of America.

Your refusal to comprehend common sense and then act like I’m attacking someone means I’m done here.

Anyways gotta go. Presidents’ Day coming up. Gotta get ready for the big nationwide federal holiday honoring our leaders. Wonder if they will talk to the kids in school about how awesome our founding fathers and presidents are/were?

Followed by the personal attack.

Demonstrating again how you lose the discussion, chance of agreement, and credibility.

[NATI BENGALS]

(02-07-2025, 06:31 PM)FormerlyBengalRugby Wrote: Followed by the personal attack.

Demonstrating again how you lose the discussion, chance of agreement, and credibility.

Afraid to address the subject. That’s how you lose the discussion.

[FormerlyBengalRugby]

(02-07-2025, 06:57 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: Afraid to address the subject. That’s how you lose the discussion.

[Stewy]

Good god. Get a room guys.....

I mean take it P&R FFS. This stupid childish bickering back and forth is the main reason I quit that forum.

[NATI BENGALS]

(02-07-2025, 08:40 PM)Stewy Wrote: Good god. Get a room guys.....

I mean take it P&R FFS. This stupid childish bickering back and forth is the main reason I quit that forum.

Sorry I thought I could avoid the political side of it. Shoulda known better. I didn’t think it would be controversial in this thread questioning the rise of bullying to point out behavior by a highly visible influential authoritative figure could possibly have an effect on the kids who witness it.

[*jason*]

Every generation seems to think the ones that come after them are "softer". It's laughable. Bullying is probably more pervasive. I don't know that it's worse or more prevalent than in days gone by. It's probably one of the few cases in life where I feel like violence is often the answer. The most effective way to deal with a bully is to pop em in their nose. They'll move on. Bullies are soft by nature, and rely on intimidation.