Bullying

Ikea did an experiment with plants in a school where it asked school children to praise one plant and bully the other with both the plants being kept in identical conditions. At the end of the experiment, the praised plant was healthy while the bullied one was wilted. Though exactly how the words had an effect on the plant growth is uncertain, the experiment helped raised awareness about the effects of bullying on the well being of an individual. Whether its a child or an adult, nobody is immune from the effects of bullying on their mental well being which then translates into their academic or professional work. Bullying can have serious effect on the mental health of children with many growing up with low self esteem or failed careers and relationships and even ending up with mental ailments or even suicide. Raising awareness about bullying is very important especially in young children who learn by imitation. It's important to teach them to stand up against bullying and protect whoever is the victim. Raising awareness will not only help the victims but will also help the child who stands up in support.