bullying has indeed been around for a good long time, and in the past has contributed to suicide as well.
One big thing that is different today is the around-the-clock access kids have to one another.
It used to be - you could be bullied at school, and then get a break.
Go home - find solace with your family - and friends.
But now? They get bullied through the phone on the bus ride home. If they put the phone down - it’s because they’re on a social networking site - getting bullied.
This is exaggeration for most - but not for some.
This isn’t just a school issue - the school’s authority ends at the school. Bullying that goes on at school continues at home.
Are school officials “to blame”? Are parents?
And the kids themselves?
Add in the factor that our culture becomes more vulgar - more “edgy” everyday.
Maybe if people quit with the lawsuits and start working the problem together - we’ll get somewhere.
But alot of people want to place blame in an effort to deflect it from themselves.
Alot of people don’t want to deal with the hassle of limiting their child’s access to gadgets.
Don’t forget copycats...our high school warns of this phenom.
Kids thrive on this drama.
Thank you for your insights.
You make some great points, Scotswife. Hm. Lots to think about as my children are becoming more tech-savvy ...