Bullying

By Metro Creative

Bullying continues to make headlines for the way it affects people of all ages, but notably kids. In fact, bullying is a top concern for parents.

According to a 2022 Pew Research Center survey of U.S. parents with children under age 18, 35% of respondents said they are extremely or very worried that their children might be bullied. Thirty-nine percent said they were somewhat worried. Bullying is quite common.

The National Center for Educational Statistics indicated in 2019 that one out of every five students reported being bullied, and a slightly higher percentage of girls reported being bullied than boys (24% versus 17%).

Cyberbullying is of paramount concern. Pew Research Center indicates 46% of teen respondents said they have encountered at least one cyberbullying behavior, while 28% have experienced multiple. The most common type of cyberbullying is being called an offensive name, followed by being victimized by the spread of false rumors online.

— Metro Creative