Artical 1 Notes

Bullying

Gathering Information-Notes

Mehta, Seema. "Meaner Bullying Is Stirring New Tactics." Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA). 07 Mar 2008: B.1. SIRS Researcher. Web. 23 Sep 2010.

-          “Consequences can be devastating or even deadly.”  (Mehta)

-          Cyber bullying is happening more now that kids can use technology more easily.

-           “In 2005, 28% of students age 12 to 18 reported being bullied in the previous six months.” (Mehta)

-          Most kids don’t report bullying.

-          Bullying has made a lot kids transfer.

-           There have even been cases where kids have attempted suicide because they have been bullied.

-          Authorities are trying to stop bullies from thinking that it is ok.

-          Cyber bulling is getting harder to stop because it is often anonymous and tracks are easily covered.

-          Schools are doing a lot to prevent the first bullying spark from happening.

-           Kid’s grades go lower a lot of times if they are bullied badly.

-          Some kids drop out if they are bullied.

Some kids even bring weapons to school if they are bullied.

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