Prison Sentence for Bullies

      The issues concerning bullying have been growing constantly, becoming more and more severe. In a recent article written by Paula Hancocks titled " Two Teens Sent to Prison for South Korean Bullying Suicide" it is clear that these issues have reached a fatal stage. Just last week a teen was said to have committed suicide by jumping off a building, stating in his suicide note the names of his bullies and the reasons for his actions. The bullies later confessed and face over three years in prison. The fifteen-year olds confessed to forcing the victim to play in online games, later on taking all his winnings, as well as stealing food from his home, beating him, and forcing him to eat food off the floor. The parents of the bullied student have filed a lawsuit against the school of their child, as well as the parents of the two bullies.
      This article shows how bullying is not only a major problem here in the United States, but also all over the world in places such as South Korea. It has become almost uncontrollable. This must be stopped in order to prevent young children and teens from feeling helpless and victimized by the torment caused from being bullied. For many teens, it seems as though they believe suicide is their only outlet. Therefore, measures must be taken to prevent any more teens from causing harm to themselves which can ultimately become fatal.