School violence becomes one of the biggest problems in many countries. It has
drawn many concerns over the years as it has such detrimental effects on
children. No one can ensure that they can stop violence at school, but prevention
can make a difference. There are many possible ways to solve this problem
First of all, violence prevention starts in the home. History of family crime and
violence, lack of expectations and monitorings by parents and parental
involvement in drugs, child abuse can cause violent condition in children.
Parents can start by being good role models, refraining from violence
themselves and solving their problems peacefully. They should also be involved
in their children's lives; frequent discussions and discipline keep young people
on the right track. This will help children to form the mindset about dos and
don'ts. Moreever, it is especially important that parents ask their children about
their thoughts and fears about school violence frequently, and make it clear that
they will not tolerate violent actions of any kind.
Secondly, school also plays a special role in preventing violence because
children are required to spend a large part of their young lives in schools. School
should be a safe environment for students to get knowledge and complete their
personalities. However, young children have always had to deal with study
pressures, tricky relationships with friends and even conflicts with other
students. This makes them feel isolated, depressed and easy to act without
thinking. Therefore, teachers need to develop a supportive and friendly
environment, violence prevention to make schools safe. Teachers can also lead
discussions on school violence topics raise students' awareness of it.
Last but not least, preventing violence at school is not only efforts of parents and
schools but also duty of the whole society. Change social and cultural conditions
in order to reduce violence regardless of where the violence occurs such as
reducing media violence, reshaping social norms which is no longer suitable ,
and restructuring educational systems. One can not solve the problem
completely. However, when each person extends a hand to help reduce violence, everything will be better.
In a nutshell, the cause of violence in school is varied, but it can be preventable.
It is everyone's responsibility to keep schools safe by working together and
raising awareness of the danger of school violence. If people still aware and
have responsibility to reduce violence, it is the matter of time that this problem will be solved