Playground Violence
Author: See-Ryoung K.
Level: 7
Instructor: Dragana B.
Photo Credit: FamilyStock / Envato elements
Article ID: 3680 [Parenthood- Fall 2025]
Playground violence is on the rise. However, it is important for parents to teach their children not to fight back at bullies.
I strongly agree with this opinion. There are three reasons for this.
First, if the victim fights back, the bully may act more aggressively.
Depending on the personality of the person, the reaction may be different when something happens, and this may lead to different results. For example, when playground violence occurs, some victims are passive and others act more aggressively.
This conclusion may also be different depending on the personality of the perpetrator.
Therefore, if a strong personality reacts strongly to the bully, it may lead to more difficult suffering.
Second, it is easier to solve the problem by getting out of the situation first. If children who are still immature become emotional first, it is clearly not a wise solution to the problem, and if the problem grows, it can become trauma. For example, once you get out of that situation and both parties have calmed down, you should let them know that you can resolve it through conversation, and if that doesn't work, you can get help from other adults like your parents or teachers. There are many more ways to wisely solve the problem.
Lastly, victims are more likely to become perpetrators. Most perpetrators have been victims themselves. I've seen on the news and in newspapers that many students have been exposed to domestic violence or most forms of violence, even if it's not school violence. I think it's important to educate children not to fight back and avoid such situations.
In conclusion, the most important first step in preventing violence is to prevent them from experiencing it. Parents should help their children avoid trauma caused by playground violence by providing education to escape the situation. Only then can we reduce the number of situations where violence leads to violence. Parents' education is essential so that children can grow up in a good environment.