Brothers and sisters fight, but when the bickering evolves into physical or emotional abuse, it’s bullying.
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“Sticks And Stones:” Does Facebook and Twitter Give Bullying More Power?
Lasting Legacy of Childhood Bullying: Psychiatric Problems In Adulthood
It’s not just the victims of bullying that experience long-term consequences; bullies themselves are also at risk of mental health issues later in life.
Family MattersSexuality
Bullying: For Gay and Lesbian Teens, Does Life Get Better After School?
How long does bullying over sexual orientation continue?
How to Starve the Trolls
It was a bad week for Internet trolls.
The Tragic Case of Amanda Todd
The doubled-edged sword of living life on social media
A High School Homecoming ‘Like Carrie with a Happy Ending’
When high school bullies pulled a cruel practical joke on an unpopular classmate, the entire town got involved and rallied around the would-be victim in support
Why Autistic Kids Make Easy Targets for School Bullies
Bullying can lead to depression, low grades, behavioral problems and even physical illness because of the stress it causes — and kids with autism may be suffering the brunt of the harm
Family MattersParenting
That Outrageous Bus-Monitor Video: Why Kids Don’t Fear Consequences
Anti-bullying programs are everywhere, but are they having an effect? One new approach, “I Choose,” was designed by kids. The hope is that engaging children in the solution, rather than simply telling them how to behave, can encourage better choices.
How Bullying and Abuse May Age Children Prematurely
A hard life can age you, literally, researchers say. In fact, children who are exposed to violence at a young age show changes in their DNA equivalent to several years of premature aging.
Family MattersTeens
Bully: A Hard Documentary, but Does It Deserve to Be Rated R?
Profanity has garnered the new documentary Bully an R-rating, but anti-bullying advocates argue that the film should be PG-13, so more kids can see the film in schools and theaters without parents tagging along.
The Relationship Between Bullying and Depression: It’s Complicated
Depressed kids may become targets for bullies, a new study finds.
Children Who Hear Swear Words on TV Are More Aggressive
When children are exposed to violence on TV and in video games, studies show they tend to become more aggressive themselves. But a new study reveals that even just exposure to swear words in media may lead children to become more …
