Publishing Dilemma

After several high profile suicides of teens and children who were relentlessly bullied at school and online over the past several years, it seems that bullying is now a market for profitability. WorldCat, a worldwide library collection, said the number of English language books tagged with the word “bullying” in 2012 rose to 1,891. This is an increase of 500 titles over the last decade alone. Considering many high profile cases, it is no wonder that many authors and publishers are cashing in on the idea. Although some of them are attempting to bring aware to the bullying epidemic, others seem to be milking the epidemic for their own benefit.

Poor Parenting Styles Linked To Bullying Behavior In Kids

Parents may think they can keep their kids safe by hovering over them, but a new study finds that children of overprotective parents are more likely to be bullied. On the other end of the spectrum, having abusive or neglectful parents also seems to make kids a target for bullies, according to an analysis of 70 studies that included more than 200,000 children. 

The Kindness Of A Town Saves Bullied Teen

Michigan sophomore Whitney Kropp was excited to learn she had been chosen for homecoming court.  However, she soon learned it was a prank played on her by bullies, otherwise known as the popular students.

Cyber Bullying Death

A young man was found hanging in the garden of his family’s stone-built converted farmhouse. Josh Unsworth, a fifteen-year-old, had endured months of abusive messages on his profile on Ask.fm.  For those who haven't heard of ASK.fm it has been described by child safety experts as a ‘stalker’s paradise’. 

Bullied Student Hospitalized, Demanding Change

A Boynton Beach girl says that bullies are responsible for bruises, bites marks, cuts, and a neck injury that requires a brace.  The bully stomped and kicked her twice in the head while on the bus.  The girls' mother Donna explains “It's a difficult story, but one that the girl and her mother want to share to help other families victimized by bullies.”   

Controversial Anti-Bullying Presentation

In Red Hook N.Y., a class workshop goes too far in teaching girls about homosexuality.  The workshop forced 13 and 14 year old girls to stand in front of the class and pretend they were lesbians on a date.  The school did not tell the parent they where going to teach homosexuality in this way and where outraged as where the students. 

Publishers See Spike In Anti-Bully Books

With bullying being a such a problem in the world today publishers are cashing in. Producing all types of helpful books from "Bully" a children's picture book to "Stick and Stones" a book aimed towards adults with both stories and analysis of bullying these publishers are doing their part.