Bullying

Bullying is a widespread and serious problem thoughout the nation. Bullying can cause serious and lasting harm. Actions done on purpose to control or harm someone with repition or even once IS BULLYING!
Bullying comes in many forms such as:

• Verbal: name-calling, teasing
• Social:spreading rumors, leaving people out on purpose, breaking up friendships 
• Physical: hitting, punching, shoving
• Cyberbullying: using the Internet, mobile phones or other digital technologies to harm others

The effects of bullying are different for everyone. Some are shown

• Be unwilling to attend school
• Receive poor grades
• Have lower self-esteem
• Have more health problems
• Use alcohol and drugs
• Skip school
• Victimization

The outcome of bullying can be tramendous. Studies show that at least half of suicides amoung young people are related to bullying. As the saying goes if you see something say something! Don't be afraid to speak out. If something, someone or even if you see something bothersome TELL SOMEONE. Dont wait until its too late.

I think Obama is sort of sugar coating things. Theres a difference between bullying and plain harrassment. He needs to encourage people to speak out because thats where it starts. If no one says anything the problems cant be fixed. Bullys have taken things to a whole new level and their should be legall action taken against them.