Which mode of bullying do you think if more harmful? Direct or Indirect?

"Studies show that online harassment can begin in fourth grade." How does this statement make you feel?

“If you’re under 13, you shouldn’t even be on Facebook.” A 14-year-old eighth grader.

Should there be an appropriate age for adolescence to start using social media?

"When a student’s speech interferes substantially with the school’s educational mission, a school can impose discipline."

Should we forgo the individual in favor for the masses?

“We tend to think that if there’s no discipline, there’s no reaction, but discipline should never be the only thing we consider in these cases. There are many things we can do with children first to guide and teach them about behavior and expectations.”

- Elizabeth Englander, Psychology Professor

Where should guidance first come from?

Should administrators take a restrained approach to investigating social networking sites and cellphones or a no-nonsense approach?

There is no federal anti-bullying law. Although 49 states have anti-bullying legislation, bullying is not illegal.

In particular, when a youth dies by suicide, it is misleading to cover the story as a crime. Rather, consider covering it as a public health issue.

When bullying is also harassment, it does break federal law

How do these statement make you feel?