Bullying Is Common in Elementary School – And It’s More Likely to Happen in Classrooms That Are Chaotic

Bullying Is Common in Elementary School – And It’s More Likely to Happen in Classrooms That Are Chaotic

By Qingqing Yang, University at Albany, State University of New York About 1 in 4 elementary students in the United States reports being bullied at least once during a given school year. Children who are frequently bullied are more likely to struggle in school, experience poorer physical health and face higher risks of depression, anxiety and substance use as they age. These effects can persist into adulthood, contributing to unemployment and f…