Originally Posted by Austin
Hmm, the other kid took his lunchbox? That's aggravated robbery. The other kid is verbally taunting and constantly pursues? That's harassment.

I agree that children who take other kids' things should be punished, but when does "verbal taunting" become "bullying"? Are administrators going to enforce a rule that no one can ever say something unkind? To what extent do children have free speech rights in public schools that are effectively part of the government?

"To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle." - George Orwell