Summarize the provided text on bullying, covering its effects, causes, victims, bystanders, solutions, and relevant vocabulary.

Here are the answers to your questions:

• 1) The discussion is about the problem of bullying, including its effects, causes, and ways to deal with it.
• 2) Anyone can be a victim of bullying. The text mentions Viks, Roger Kiser, and Ursal's older sister as examples of victims.
• 3)
  • a) On the victim: Victims feel powerless, experience hurt self-esteem, isolation, and their life can become a "living hell."
  • b) On the bully: Bullies are often insecure and try to make themselves feel better by harming others. They can face consequences like parental intervention and confiscation of personal items, and may struggle with their reputation.
• 4) Bystanders can play a role by witnessing bullying. Some teens video incidents and use them as evidence, which can help address the bullying.
• 5) Different ways to deal with bullying include:
  • Seeking help from a counsellor.
  • Parents taking a strict approach or using "naming and shaming."
  • Videoing incidents as evidence.
  • Stepping up and speaking out against tormentors.
  • Adopting a ZERO-TOLERANCE attitude in schools.
• 6) You can discuss bullying with a counsellor, parents, or other adults.
• 7) Vocabulary:
  • a) Deterrent: Something that discourages or prevents an action from happening.
  • b) ZERO-TOLERANCE: A policy of no acceptance or no leniency towards bullying, meaning immediate and strict action will be taken against it.
• 8)
  • a) Powerless: The small child felt powerless against the older bullies.
  • b) Supporters: The team's supporters cheered loudly from the stands.
• 9) Regarding Viks' statement:
  • a) Viks' attitude towards bullying is that it is a serious problem that should not be tolerated and makes life a "living hell."
  • b) Viks' attitude towards bullies is that they are insecure people and "the problem."
  • c) Viks acknowledges the advice but feels that others do not fully understand the reality or difficulty of being bullied.
• 10) The people involved in the discussion are:
  • Counsellor Sam
  • Roger Kiser
  • Bull
  • Chairperson
  • Ursal
  • Baye
  • Viks