The media doesn't do much in the way of calling attention to the problem of bullying in the schools or workplace. But those who follow the Fox TV program "Lie To Me" on Monday nights, saw how the Lightman Group exposed a teacher and members of a class drive a student to attempt suicide. The teacher's goading gave the students a perceived permission to torment leading to a video interpreted as a threat against the school.
The story line was well done and shows how insidiously bullying can start and grow.
Often in schools the victim is punished when he/she reports the bullying incidents rather than the perpetrator/s.
Parents should listen to hints that their children are being harassed at school by either students or teachers and investigate.
A helpful website to investigate is http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/
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