U.S. experts worry that campus bullying will increase after classes resume, Asian students in New Jersey are vulnerable to bullying

　　China News Service, September 2-According to the US "World Journal" report, campus bullying affects the health and growth of young people, but during the COVID-19 pandemic period, it is easy to be ignored because of online lessons at home.

Maurice Elias, a professor of psychology at Rutgers University, pointed out that bullying will exist in different forms regardless of whether it is taught online or offline.

　　Elias said that many parents are not sensitive enough to bullying. “School bullying is not necessarily physical contact or hoax, and verbal attacks can also make children feel frustrated.” Although there is no physical violence, social APP bullying brings The consequences of coming are very serious.

Gabriella Green, a seventh-grade Florida girl, chose to commit suicide due to cyberbullying in 2018; two of her classmates were sued by the prosecutor for cyber harassment, which once attracted national attention.

　　Elias said that the epidemic has made it impossible for teenagers to socialize face-to-face, and bullying may intensify after class resumes. “In essence, bullying stems from a lack of security. Some people hope to establish their authority by suppressing others, and the epidemic is very serious. It may lead to increased insecurity."

　　It is the responsibility of adults to stop bullying. Parents should be aware of the signs of bullying in their children and learn how to open up their hearts. "Schools generally have teachers who specialize in dealing with bullying. Parents should teach their children to seek help in time."

　　A survey report by the New Jersey Department of Education last year showed that Asians and Africans are the most vulnerable groups to be bullied due to ethnic factors in public schools in the state. Nearly 40% of Asian students are bullied because of their ethnicity. The highest among ethnic students.

　　The New Jersey State Senate passed the Anti-Bullying Act, allowing parents to report a single incident to the school district and immediately notify the parents of the students involved, as well as the local and state education departments.

Once the bullying is verified, the bill also allows the superintendent of the school district to issue a fine to the parent of the abusive student.

(Xie Zheshu)