Schools Raise Alarm Over Rise in Bullying Tied to Social Media

Imagine school is like a playground, but some kids are being mean more often.

Grown-ups at school are noticing that kids are being meaner to each other, making fun of how they look or who their family is.

They're also using inappropriate words and treating others badly, sometimes even making fun of kids with special needs.

It's like they are copying what they see on their phones or the internet, where people sometimes act mean on purpose.

The grown-ups are worried because the kids don't always understand what's right or wrong, especially when they're watching shows or influencers that promote unkind behavior.

To help, some schools are making rules about bullying, so everyone can feel safe and be nice to each other.