Bullying at schools: Shocking horror experiences of schoolchildren!

Bullying at schools: Shocking horror experiences of schoolchildren!

mental violence and bullying are topics that are increasingly stressing our schools. According to a current survey by the German Statutory Accident Insurance (DGUV), the situation at schools has become significantly more tense in recent years. Over half of the more than 1,000 teachers interviewed at general education schools report on an increase in mental violence among the students. It is particularly alarming that around 44 percent of teachers have determined an increase in physical violence, while almost half of the respondents hear frequent insults, insults and reductions rattling. These are not phrases, these are real -time reports of teachers: inside that work in an area that was often considered a "shelter" for our children.

A shocking example is 16-year-old Sarina, who has been exposed to massive bullying attacks since her second class. She had to change school five times because the conversations with parents and school management had no effect. An incident was particularly shocking when it was pressed against a closet by classmates. The positive tuning switch of this story is that Sarina finally came to rest after switching to a private school. On social media, she has built up a large fan base with over 150,000 Tikok followers, where she is also exposed to hate comments, but has developed strategies to deal with it. Your message is clear: bullying has to be taken seriously, and people who witnesses such incidents should not look away.

The numbers speak for themselves

The PISA study 2022 shows alarming numbers: 20 percent of the 15-year-old students state that they are affected at least a few times a month. 7 percent have reported that they are bullied very often. Another, broader report by the OECD illustrates that almost half of the students have often experienced bullying in some European countries, whereby the figures for Germany are also on the agenda. In a Statista survey, it becomes clear that the topic of bullying is not only a serious matter in this country, but also throughout Europe. The necessary awareness of this problem is an important step to initiate changes.

A focus on cyber bullying also shows worrying trends. In an extensive study by the WHO, which analyzed 44 countries, it shows that about 15 percent of young people have experienced cyber bullying. The tendency is rising, which provides society with additional challenges. The statistics in particular have shown that the increase can be observed in both boys and girls. With 12 percent of young people who actively cyber bullying, the pressure to act in this area is enormous.

need for action and outlook

How can we effectively counter bullying in our schools? Experts urgently call for measures to improve emotion regulation and to promote positive social interactions among young people. With the outlook for a new school year, it is up to teachers, parents and students equally to set limits and create a safe environment. It is not a question of the "whether", but of "how" - how we can together for a better school environment.

we summarize the facts: bullying is a serious challenge in schools. The voices of affected students: Inside and Sarina, the situation make the situation tangible. It is crucial that both society and politics are increasingly devoting itself to this topic. These voices want to be heard, clearly and powerful, and they require change. This is the only way to become a better place - for everyone.