“Blowing out someone else’s candle doesn’t make yours shine any brighter” -Anonymous

I was once an editorial cartoonist in my school during my junior highschool days. Since reports about bullying is fast increasing, Worldwide

So I made an editorial cartoon about the effects of bullying to the victims.

|But first, let us know what is an editorial cartoon

What is Editorial Cartooning?

It consists of two different words, Editorial and cartoon.

Editorial means an article written by an editor that expresses a newspaper's or own opinion on a certain topic or issue.

While Cartoon comes from two words:
Car for caricature - that means drawing of people in which a particular feature is exaggerated.

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Toon for lampoon - that means a subtle attact presented with humor.

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So basically , Editorial cartooning is an illustration or drawing expressing one’s opinion or interpretation towards a certain topic.

In making an editorial cartoon you must look for these things:

• Symbolism
• Stereotyping
• Exaggeration
• Humor
• Analogy
  And the most important, Technical skills.

So here’s my step by step procedure:

1. Think of a concept that would suit the topic “Bullying”.

2. Light sketching
This is important so that if you want to erase something in your cartoon it would be much easier.

Then...

3. Final sketching
In this part, you need to draw the details of you cartoon.

This includes labeling

Then...

4. The inking part 1
In this part, you need to ink your drawing using pens in order to highlight your cartoon.

Then...

5. The inking part 2
In this part, the details of the character in your cartoon will be emphasized.

Then...

6. Shading part
In order to make your cartoon more beautiful, a shading should be applied on your drawing.

Then...

7. Finalizing
This includes finishing touches.

Then...

And there we have it!

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This editorial cartoon is all about the effect of bullying to the victims. Aside of the number of cases of bullying have been reported. Bullying is also a serious issue that would threaten ones life.

| So let’s discuss about bullying

What is Bullying?

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Bullying is a serious issue that is fast increasing around the world.

There are many types of bullying, but would cause the same effect to those who are victims.

It is an aggressive behavior among others. This involves dominance among someone or a perceived power imbalance. It is considered to be bullying
if someone is being hurt either by words or actions on purpose, usually more than once.

Bullying can affect anybody regardless of their ages. Those who are the victims or the bullied those who bully, and those who witness bullying.

| The most prone to be bullied are the ones who tend to be lonely

That results to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and even suicide.

It is important to talk to kids to determine whether bullying.

Psychological effects of bullying to the victims

Those who are bullied are more likely to experience:

Increased feelings of sadness and tend to be more lonely than before.
The victim also experience depression and anxiety that if not treated immediately will cause something severe. Also victims change in sleep and eating patterns, over-stressed and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy.

|If this is not treated It has the potential to be repeated, over time.

Why do bullies bully?

Those who are bullies are more likely being maltreated at home. Some of them can’t get enough attention from their family that’s why they tend to get some attention from the victims.
The bullies also see a victim as different from them or new to their eyes. So in order to make the victims follow them, they tend to bully.

So there are tips on how to cope up with bullying

Get away from being bullied

According to http://m.kidshealth.org/en/kids/bullies.html?WT.ac=
In order to overcome bullies these are the things you need to do.

• Don't give the bully a chance
  As much as you can, avoid the bully.
• Stand tall and be brave
• Feel good about you
• Get a buddy (and be a buddy)
  Two is better than one if you're trying to avoid being bullied.
• Don't bully back
  Don't hit, kick, or push back to deal with someone bullying you or your friends.
• Don't show your feelings. Plan ahead.
  How can you stop yourself from getting angry or showing you're upset? Try distracting yourself (counting backwards from 100, spelling the word 'turtle' backwards, etc.) to keep your mind occupied until you are out of the situation and somewhere safe where you can show your feelings.
• Tell an adult
  If you are being bullied, it's very important to tell an adult. Find someone you trust and talk about what is happening to you.

BULLYING IS NOT A JOKE, IT IS A SERIOUS MATTER NEED TO BE ADRESSED IMMEDIATELY

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Thank you for spending your time fellow steemians 😊 I hope that I helped you in some ways. Peace y’all ✌️❤️

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