i am constantly being bullied by my "friends" and it needs to stop. they aren't all bad just a couple, but those couple of people can make the biggest difference in the world. you know what i mean?

lindsey, 13, FL

Here in Germany many teens and children are so concious of themselves and criticise others to make themselves feel great. In fifth through seventh grade I was bullied for my looks and personality. It was so hard to get through it, but I knew I would make it through if I believed in myself. I  have become so strong. I can just encourage everyone to be the strongest and most positiv you, you can be!

Aerin, 17, /

there was a forward going around the school about me. one of my frinds was the one who made it up,too. look...im sick of it. kids are killing themselves, they are getting tortured, and no one is doing anything about it! ive actually thought about and tried to commit suicide. im sorry-but people dont need to do this to each other, i wish they wouldnt---and hopefully  it stops. soon. :'(

livv, 13, denver,colorado

I care because throughout school I've seen people bully other kids and I feel that it is wrong. Not only does bullying shoot down many people's self esteem, but it also makes them forget who they are or who they want to be. This is a problem that is not handled as much as it needs to be. I care because out needs to be stopped. Period.

Joyful, 15, Pennsylvania

I care because....Someone cared about me

April , 26, Killeen, TX

i've never been bullied, but i know that it is painful on the outside, and the inside.. i hate when i see people being bullied because i don't know how it feels to be them. i want to put a stop to it.

Kyle, 11, MN

I was bullied before I switched class. I know how hard it is. I cried through four years of my life. The worst part was not having any friends. No one should have to suffer through this.

Sara, 14, Sweden

I think that bullying is unacceptable because I think that it is unfair for normal kids to be bullied like this. Kids with disabilities are usally one of the highest targets because people think that just because they are diabled that they have no brain or a friend well that it not true everyone has feelings and that they deserve to be treated right because they are just like us.

Tylan, 11, Alpheretta