Yes I'm glad they are becoming more aware of the problem too but the kids still can't win because if they tell someone it makes it even worse for them because then they are labeled a 'snitch' and no one likes them. I guess it would depend on the degree of the bullying though too.

Yea you make a good point being a kid is hard and it's even harder today.

I stood up to a bully once. I got knocked out cold. He wanted to fight and I just stood there holding my books like an idiot talking crap back to him. Finally he had all he could stand and down I went. Now it's funny but back then it was a big deal. The kid that knocked me out freaked out. He'd never knocked anyone out before. I think he learned a lesson about fighting. We were friends later on.He was less inclined to be a bully after that.

Now the psychological stuff was terrible. I was often the target of slurs and other comments because I was socially awkward. I also endured some pretty rough treatment from my adopted father. He never really touched me but he could rip my heart out with his words. I would have preferred being beaten.Both by him and by the cruel kids at school.I spent a large part of my time at school from middlle school level to the first year of high school in a constant state of heart break. I know it's done damage but at the same time I got touhger too. I'd of preferred to remain my soft hearted self but it wasn't meant to be.

Kids have a tough enough time when they aren't "fitting in" you add abuse at home and no wonder they "break down." Some are just not payed enough attention to from parents and teachers. There are no easy solutions.Luckily a lot of kids grow out of being awkward.In my last two years of high school I found a niche. I wasn't very high up in the pecking order but at least I was somewhat known and allowed to be my own quirky self.

People would do well with learning some lessons in properly interacting with each other from the middle school level on up.At my work I have been to classes on avoiding sexual harassment and tolerating social and cultural differences. They could easily be adapted to a school curriculum. It just takes the commitment form the powers that be.Sorry for the long response but I think I have a little life experience in this subject.

Yup, I feel you. I got bullied so much that I started home crying. my last two years of high school I opted for homeschooling. When i look back at pictures I can never see why I was made fun of.. maybe bcause i was quiet. I had one girl put my bookbag in the toliet. It deff does affect me now and it sux.

i know how it ismy family use to make fun of me more then the kids at school i use to stay in my room all day when i was home just because it was the only place i felt safe from being called names.

I think that some of these reality shows tend to glorify aggressive and bullying behavior.

And that is very sad.

There's definately glorifying about it its humiliating and cruel I hate it when people rude and mean to each other on those shoes

everyone in this thread should shut up and give me their dinner money ;)

Nope verymetal I won't give it to you and you can't make me. LOL (Still standing holding my books)I guess I'm just a glutton for punishment or maybe a masochist.LMAO

that`s ok, i`m sure i`ll get my comeuppance in Act 3 ;)