Bullying has been
a common issue for kids throughout their lives in high school.
But with the rise of social media,
cyberbullying and heightened pressures of a new age, bullying has been at
the center of much discussion and debate. A survey by the Olewus
Bullying Prevention Program found that 1 in 6 American kids have
been bullied, and it’s something they’re worrying about. Kids actually
worry about getting bullied more than they fear ghosts, another
survey revealed.
And another recent study by
the American Journal of Psychiatry found that the after effects of
being bullied can last well into adulthood.
With kids readying to return to school across the nation,
here’s a look at some of the different bullies you or your children may
encounter this year:
See the list...
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