What You Need to Know About Bullying

From playground cruelty to the online rumor mill, we're hearing more about bullying than ever, but are we getting better at helping kids and teens cope? TIME looks at the facts behind all those sensational headlines — what we know and don't know about why bullying happens and what we can do to minimize its effects

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What if My Son Is a Bully?

A mother on how the line between bully and victim isn't so clear after all — and why helping your kid become a better human is still the world's most humbling task More »