Bullying

Most people view bullying as a "part of growing up", however bullying represents more than that: it is a "problem of growing up". Vicitms of bullying suffer immeasurable amounts of emotional as well as psychological pain for the entirety of their lives. For instance, parents (and grandparents) always remember their "school-yard bullies" and in turn can relate their experiences to yours. In short, bullying is a monumental issue that has breached our homes, schools, and workplaces. Through compassion and care, we can take a stand to put an end to bullying.

Categories

 * 1) Physical
 * 2) Cyber
 * 3) Verbal
 * 4) Emotional

Statistics

 * 77% of students have been/are bullied
 * 282,000 students are physically attacked in high schools every month
 * Every 7 minutes a child is bullied
 * 43% of kids fear harassment in the bathroom at school.
 * 56% of students have witnessed bullying at school
 * 71% of students report bullying as a problem in their schools
 * 90% of 4th through 8th graders report being victims of bullying
 * 75% of school-shootings incidents in the United States have been linked to bullying
 * 23% of highschool freshmen carry a gun
 * 50% of teens have been victims of cyber bullying

Poll
What is your experience with bullying? I have been bullied. I know someone being bullied. I AM BEING bullied. I have witnessed bullying. I just want to help.