The Correlation between Teenage Bullying and Teenage Suicide

Student’s NameMrs. Rennie

Honors English IIMarch 25, 2015

Introduction

A.“1 in 5 teens is involved in some type of

bullying” (Kaplan)

B.“Suicide is one of the leading causes of

death among adolescents worldwide”

(Kaplan)

Thesis

• There is a positive correlation

between teenage bullying and

teenage suicide through coping

skills, awareness efforts, and

social media.

Background Information

Definition of Bullying

Suicide

Suicidal Ideation

Coping Skills

Depression & Anxiety

Vulnerability

Awareness Efforts

School Awareness-Zero Tolerance

Parent Awareness

Social Media

Anonymity

Accountability

Encouraging Suicide

Counterargument

Bullying can increase the chance that a young person have suicide-related behaviors(Viholo-Kantor).

Self Reflection

Did you choose your topic thoughtfully or in a hurry? Explain. Are you satisfied with your topic choice?How well did you research your topic? Did you use a wide variety of sources? Did you use all of the sources that were available to you?

If you had to offer any advice to future sophomores about the project, what would it be and why?

Conclusion

Teenage bullying and teenage suicide does have a positive correlation through coping skills, awareness efforts, and social media.

What have you possibly done that could be considered bullying?