{"id":104126,"date":"2021-02-06T16:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T16:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icrowdnewswire.com\/?p=2826496"},"modified":"2021-02-06T16:35:00","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T16:35:00","slug":"micah-raskin-speaks-out-about-the-importance-of-bullying-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2021\/02\/06\/micah-raskin-speaks-out-about-the-importance-of-bullying-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"Micah Raskin Speaks Out About the Importance of Bullying Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"

iCrowdNewswire <\/strong>  Feb 6, 2021  11:35 AM ET<\/span><\/p>\n

 According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately one in five K-12 children report being bullied. \u201cThat\u2019s 20% of children in our school systems,\u201d stresses<\/span> Micah Raskin<\/span><\/a>. \u201cThat\u2019s too many. We have to work harder on awareness, education, and prevention.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Bullying, according to the American Psychological Association, is \u201ca type of aggressive behavior that takes place when an individual intentionally causes someone else discomforts on repeated occasions.\u201d Bullying doesn\u2019t just happen to children \u2013 bullying can exist at any stage of life. But this behavior is most common among school-age children \u2013 likely because of social pressure and adult repercussions later on in life. Bullying behavior can begin as young as preschool age and, if it\u2019s left unchecked, it tends to escalate as the bully ages.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Bullying? Micah Raskin Discusses the Importance of Widespread Bullying Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cIn order to prevent bullying, we first have to learn about what bullying is and how to spot it,\u201d <\/span>says Micah Raskin<\/span><\/a>, anti-bullying advocate and local Queens and Nassau County, NY philanthropist. <\/span><\/p>\n

Bullying is often thought of as a physical act, but it can also present itself as verbal and social abuse. Having a bad day or lashing out every once in a while does not a bully make. In fact, there are three guidelines to help determine and parse true bullying behavior:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The behavior must be aggressive and unwanted to be considered \u201cbullying\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. There must be an imbalance of position or power (i.e. popularity, physical strength, grade, socioeconomic status, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. There is a pattern of behavior or potential for a pattern of behavior to develop (i.e. it\u2019s repeated or repeatable)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Bullying can occur just about anywhere. However, the highest concentration tends to be in spaces with a high number of children and low adult supervision. Recess, the cafeteria, in the bathroom, and on the bus are all examples of high-risk environments. <\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cUnfortunately,\u201d says<\/span> Micah Raskin, \u201cnow <\/span><\/a>we also have to worry about cyberbullying. It\u2019s becoming an increasing problem because it\u2019s difficult to fully monitor your child online.\u201d The most common online areas where cyberbullying occurs include:<\/span><\/p>\n