Louisiana Ranks Among Worst States for Bullying – Here’s Why

Louisiana was listed as one of the worst states in the nation for bullying in a recent WalletHub research, and we don't want to be on that list. The study examined bullying in schools as well as online, and the findings indicate that Louisiana has a significant issue.

Bullying affects one in five adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18, and the consequences extend beyond simple wounded sentiments, according to the District Administration. Bullied children are more likely to fail academically, suffer from mental health conditions, and even encounter difficulties in later life, such as unemployment and poverty.

States were graded by the study according to criteria such as the proportion of kids who were bullied, the number of laws that prevented it, and the level of assistance that schools offer to victims. Louisiana, California, Alaska, Nevada, and New Jersey were among the top five states for bullying. This indicates that our children experience bullying at higher rates than the majority of students nationwide.

Schools may assist by emphasizing effective anti-bullying initiatives, ensuring that children feel included, and offering tools for mental health care, according to experts like Lori Latrice Martin of LSU. Because schools lose money from attendance-based funding when students skip class to avoid bullies, they have a financial incentive to be concerned.

Given Louisiana's high placement on this list, it is obvious that community members, educators, and parents must take action and come up with better strategies to safeguard youngsters. Let's endeavor to make our schools safer for all students; nobody wants to be regarded as one of the states with the highest rates of bullying.