Bullying on the rise Bullying comes in many forms, from teasing to harassment to physical aspects. When people talk about bullying, it seems to be swept under the rug, as if it's no big deal. However, bullying is an epidemic. I believe the main reason a child, or an adult, is bullied has to do with being different. I think bullying starts too early in kids these days. I think there is a difference between harmless teasing and bullying, but harmless teasing can turn into bullying in the blink of an eye. When I was growing up, I was bullied, but not until the third or fourth grade. I was bullied because I came from nothing or because of the differences between my siblings. I was skinny, with stringy, dirty hair, torn clothes that didn't match, shoes with holes that didn't fit, “welfare rubbish” is what they called me. For most of my life my family was homeless, no one wanted to rent to a family of six children. I think it was worse for me than for my brothers that we had nothing. I was the oldest and always made sure they had things before me. I was teased and teased all the way through high school. I remember the last thing they teased me about before I left Denair High was being on the football team. Girls don't play football, but I do. I don't feel like a bully because of childhood bullying, but I'm sure I have tendencies that I wouldn't have if it hadn't happened to me. My brothers and sisters were also bullied. Mostly due to them sucking their fingers at school or smelling like urine because they wet the bed and didn't shower before school. My brother Donnie was bullied because of the way his teeth looked. He had protruding teeth, a huge gap, and an unpleasant overbite from finger sucking. He wore braces for four... middle of paper......ces/facts-about-bullying)How do we stop bullying? We bring awareness to the signs of bullying. We pay close attention to our children's behavior and ask questions if it changes. We address the problem as soon as we notice it. Many children commit suicide because of bullying and it is not necessary. I observe my children's behavior, ask questions and get answers. I know my children's teachers very well because I always go through behavioral changes with the teachers to make sure I don't miss signs of bullying or being a bully. If we work together, know the signs and take action, we can prevent bullying on both sides and get children enjoying school again. Works Cited http://bullyfree.com/free-resources/facts-about-bullying. May 22, 2014.Williams, Denise. Courier of Ceres. February 15, 2012. May 20 2014. .