A 15 year old Saskatchewan teen kills himself after years of constant bullying. Bullying has become an increasingly bigger problem in society and has become one of the leading causes of teen suicide. The initial reason why an individual is singled out by others is because they are seen as being outside of the social norm. Many would say that cases like these can be prevented, however it is not as easy as it sounds. Often times the victims refuse to report the problem to a higher ranking authority figure such as parents, teachers, or police officers as they believe it will make matters worse. This allows the bullies to continue their harassment for a prolonged period of time, which in the end takes it toll on the victim forcing them to make poor decisions such as taking their own life. Due to the advancement in technology, individuals are able to harass others electronically, this is known as 'cyberbullying'. Many parents are taking action by seeking out laws to put a stop to bullying and its many different forms, particularly those affected by it such as this teens mother. Anti-bullying laws have already been passed in other provinces, yet many believe that it won't be enough until these laws are put into effect all over Canada. Will these laws be able to stop bullying once and for all, or will bullies find other ways to continue their neverending harassment spree?
Check out the article: http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/saskatchewan-mom-says-son-15-killed-himself-after-years-of-bullying-1.1471040
Trent Schoolcraft
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