<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 14 “Sticks and stones may break my
bones, but words will never hurt me.” This is probably the worst
quote I have ever heard. Bullying continues to be a big problem
in America. This intentional act of aggression is meant to cause
embarrassment and physical or emotional pain. This school year
alone in the U.S., several teens have committed suicide because
bullying was too much for them to handle. These suicides have
been called “bullycide” — suicides committed because of
bullying. Bullying can be more than just physical harassment. It
can take on verbal, nonverbal and digital forms, too. Words can
hurt as much as, if not more, than physical action. Bullying
causes anxiety, loss of self-esteem and confidence, depression,
suicidal thinking and fear of going to school. Every day,
160,000 students in the U.S. stay home from school to avoid
being bullied. The pain and embarrassment of bullying can follow
victims throughout their lives. Kids are bullied for many
reasons. They can be bulli