Bullying and Hazing #3

While bullying and hazing exist, it is also important to understand where the line is, because there do exist exceptions and actions that might not fall under either category.

-Military Training:  With ROTC programs and related military training programs, there is a certain level of physical, mental, and emotional stress that is required to be placed on an individual.  Usually, these lines are created by their departments, commanders, a higher authority.  Programs that might cross these lines are usually approved via an Operation Order (OpOrder)

Example of "approved" action:  Watch the Movie "A Few Good Men" which was based on real events

-Initiations:  Many groups hold special initiation rights of passages to accept new members.  Typically, pledges/taps/etc are given tasks/goals to complete in order to join.  These societies are governed by special boards (larger ones are governed by a National Board/Committee), that dictates what these initiates can go through.

http://www.cornellsun.com/section/news/content/2013/03/04/three-cornell-fraternities-suspended-due-hazing-allegations

Be aware, even if you do not believe you are being bullied or hazed, if it breaks the specified codes and does not meet society criteria of what is authorized, it is still bullying or hazing.  Be sure you are being active to put down these type of activities, especially aware of it at a High School or lower level where participants may only due to it because it seems "fun" and is a "right of passage" or "it's been done before, why not"

Remember, comments are more than welcome, discussion is important.