Letter to the Editor: We aren’t doing enough to stop bullying in schools

Dear editor:

School bullying is plaquing our children with ill health, causing depression, headaches, poor grades, along with the inability to focus on school work and becoming antisocial, not wanting to be part of school activities.

We need more education in our schools for our children about the impact school bullying is having on fellow students along with procedures that can be taken when someone is being traumatized due to school bullying. It should never be ignored.

School can offer citizenship awards and incentives to encourage wellness between students.

The impact school bullying is having on our children is far too damaging to their mental and physical well-being especially when disabilities are involved.

Our children are good people in need of education in a safe, non-abusive school environment.

Gary Vollan

Basin