Updated: October 27, 2011
Did you know an estimated 30% of students in the U.S. have experienced bullying? That means 30% of you have likely been afraid to go to school or ride the bus -- and for some this growing problem has led them to extremes, like asking their families to move to a new school district, or, in the worst cases, suicide.
Experts say that it's just as important to reduce bullying as it is to reduce weapons in schools, which has happened over the past few years because of surveillance cameras and metal detectors. Bullying, however, can lead to worse, more violent behavior, says William Modzeleski, of the Federal Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program.
And for kids who have something different about them, the abuse can be even worse. At least five teens in past month have taken their own lives after being a victim of gay bashing. According to a recent survey on gay bullying, 9 out of 10 students who identify themselves as gay, lesbian or bisexual are bullied in school and they are four times more likely than heterosexual kids to attempt suicide.
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At least five teens have taken their own lives in the past month after being the victims of gay bashing.
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