Remember that old childhood adage about sticks and stones? Times have changed, and conventional wisdom has proven that names can indeed hurt – even worse than physical blows. Though childhood is the traditional time for schoolyard bullies, it is during the teen years that the art of bullying is perfected. Gossip, pranks, notes and name calling become typical tactics used to intimidate and harass "outsiders." Technology has given bullies a new weapon in their arsenal, and unsuspecting teens receive electronic harassment, a silent persecution sent by e-mail, text messaging, cell phones and Web pages Read the full article at
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