Bullying is a cruel punishment bestowed on weaker/younger individuals. Whenever I was in sixth grade all of the seventh, and eighth graders would make fun of us since we were younger. Back then I thought it was normal for them to bully us, but since I'm in eighth grade now I've found out this behavior is unacceptable! Kids never should feel that bullying is normal, and nobody deserves to be put down.

Lydia, 14, Tennessee

I have been bullied by a clique of boys and girls who spread rumors and gossip to put people down. It caused many people to avoid me and feel embrassed to be seen hanging out me. Even after switching schools, it has still continued and no one wants to be my friend. They call me a freak, disgusting and other mean things. I never understood why they did this and how the bullies could act like nothing happened after this event. Hopefully justice will be served one day and bullying will be stomped out . No one should ever go through this because it's a horrible event.

Angela , 14, California

I DONT KNOW WHY PEOPLE DO IT 

Connor , 13, Edinburgh

schools are not doing enough to prevent kids from being bullied. I have a 14 year old son that started to get bullied when he was 12 and he is not the same care free happy go lucky child anymore. He played sports for 7 years, had freinds over every day, and we always went out and did stuff as a family. Now I can't even get him out of the house and he had to go to a tutor for school for 1 and 1/2 years because he was bullied so bad. Even counseling does not help because he constantly wonders what people think of him. It is very sad to see him like this. i just want to say to bullies that not only do they ruin the kids life but they also ruin the family's life of the kid because we have to suffer just as much as they do if not more. We deffinately need to educate more on the effects of bullying!!!!!!!!!!

wendy, 40, ny

I Was Bullyed Like Many Others, I Dont Respect people's Who Do It. There Is NO Reason To Bullying, STOP BULLTING RIGHT NOW!!!
People Dont No What Happen To People Who Is Bullyed, They Feel LIke NO One Cares About THem, But We Really Do!

Marwa, 11, DK

BULLYING IS SOMETHING WE ALL HAVE TO FIGHT  AGAINST.  I TO HAVE BEEN BUT SINCE I LEARNT HOW TO DEAL WITH BULLIES LIVE AS BEEN EAISER FOR ME

ESTHER, 15, SUTHAFRICA

I have been bullied in school most of the time. I have been bullied because I'm ''good girl'' I don't smoke, I don't drink... Because I'm ''Too cute'' and nice to people... Well I think it's so stupid, but it makes you a different person. You become very mad and mean and angry... That's so sad to me, so I keep trying to be ME. love you all.  

J, 14, Lithuania

I care because three years ago i lost a close friend due to bullying. She had her own problems going on at home and when we would come to school we both would get bullied. We spoke and told many of the teachers and staff but no one ever did something about it.It got to the point of where she ended up killing herself.You never know what people are going through then to add more on top of it.No one should ever feel the need to want to kill themselves because of other people BULLYING IS NOT RIGHT!!!! and a stop needed to come to end bullying. its still very hard for till this day knowing i have lost my friend because of others peoples doing or hurt words. Im here for anyone that needs help or to talk to i Know what your going through and how it feels. Together we can make a difference and take a stand. This is why i care it shouldn't have to end someones life. No one should want to end there life because of this.I CARE AND I WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND TAKE A STAND!!! 

krithony , 17,

i have been bully almost all thorough sixth grade and i want it to stop no more bullying

Kaitlyn, 12, North Carolina

I care because I witnessed my best friend being bullied and it ended up involving the cops because these bullies tried to beat up my friend and I 
was the one who stepped in, I tried to stop this from happening to more innocent kids because I care. THIS HAS TO STOP!!!
Good luck out there guys, I hope this ends before it goes too far.

Tyler, 13, MN

It hurts to be bullied. I used to have classmates throw objects at me from the back of the classroom and on the bus. I wouldn't want any person being put down simply because they can not understand how their words and actions towards others hurt. I would like to do what ever is in my power to prevent bullying. 

Chanel, 16, Tobyhanna, PA

I onced was bullied sometimes i still am i stick up for people who are bullied. i was bullied cause of how slow i learn im not the fastest learner but i try, i get made fun of cause i fail almost every test and quiz. But now i try to get better and i still am. No one should be bullied if there getting bullied then the person bullying them is jealous of him or her. I wanna change the world i wanna stop bullying 

Reagan, 13, VA

i hate bullying its wrong and very MEAN

katie, 12, ohio

so many people get hurt everyday beacause of bullying.bullying can cause stress,bad grades and even worse suicide.it never happened to me but it makes me so sad to see all those parents how have lost their kids because of  bullying.

ramaya, 12, south carolina

i got bullied when i was younger and know i'm getting bullied ans i don't have a lot of friends. when i was younger i was populer but then my friends changed and i became the target they call me names  and stuff. i don't get to be happy at school so i care for people like me  so if they call you name fight for you'r rights :)

francesca psaila, 14, malta