Bullying can be a sign of other serious antisocial or violent behavior. Children and youth who frequently bully their peers are more likely than others to get into frequent fights, be injured in a fight, vandalize or steal property, drink alcohol, smoke, drop out of school, and carry a weapon. Bullying creates a climate of fear and disrespect and has a negative impact on student growth and learning. The U.S. Department of Education’s most recent school safety survey showed that […]