School Bullying

Everyday, thousands of kids are constantly being bullied at their school. Due to this growing problem, Schools have started a Anti-Bullying program to protect their kids from mental and physical abuse. These Anti-Bullying programs are not enough, bullying is getting worse, and stronger action is needed. According to a fox news article(here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,584671,00.html),"In the United States, 10 to 13 percent of school-age kids experience some form of rejection by their peers. In addition to causing mental health problems, bullying and social isolation can increase the likelihood a child will get poor grades, drop out of school, or develop substance abuse problems, the researchers say." Bullying extends further than the classroom, with the Power of the Intenet. "Cyberbullying" is a new and more common way of bullying, with kids being able to bully another under a mask. One very recent example of cyberbullying is the Amber Cole scandal. Amber Cole, a 14 year old girl, had a video leaked of her giving oral sex to a young man publicly in front of her school doors. She has been bullied by millions, with her have a trending topic on twitter about her named "Leave Amber Cole Alone". Cole has had to leave her school and state to escape. She now lives somewhere else where she is being Homeschooled by her mother to avoid society. Bullying ruins lives, don't let it ruin someone elses.