It's everywhere, at every level, everyday. Bullying is something some kids have to deal with all the time, all alone.

Bullying is done by a person who deliberately intimidates or persecutes those who are weaker.

There are many different forms of bullying. This is a big problem for kids in their schools.

Teasing comes from all levels in the school, and is mainly from girls.

It could be a regular group of girls or the popular girls that think it's ok to tease kids about how they look, dress, or even walk.

You or your kid could be walking in the hallway minding your own business when a group of girls come past you and say "Eww what is that girl wearing? Because whatever it is, it's not cute."

Criticism is the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.

Most kids get criticised a lot. If their uniform is not tidy or their hair not perfectly done, the kids that don't like what they see, end up jumping down someone's throat about it.

Those kids expect you to look the way they want you to look. You can't look sloppy and your hair can't be all over the place.

This is different from a teacher's comment because the comments are unkind and said in an exaggerated way, or sarcastic tone.

Gossip is unsubstantiated reports about other people, spoken by a person that likes talking about someone else's private life.

Gossip is the number one issue in general. It's mainly about 'he said she said' stuff. And it's mainly the girls that start the issue.

If you know something about someone, and you really want to tell a friend, I suggest you do not, even if it will be hard to keep your mouth closed.

That would make the situation worse.

If it's your best friend, don't tell them either, because maybe that person could be related to the person you're talking about, and you may not know what can happen next.

Harassment is torment by constant interference or intimidation.

Many kids harass others just to get attention, like bumping them on purpose.

If you're standing in the line waiting for lunch, you either get pushed out the line or they cut in front of you.

Name-calling is insulting someone verbally.

Names like stupid or statements like "you're ugly" can put you down. It can bring a person's confidence down, and hurt her feelings.

There are solutions.

Parents, this is where you come in. We really need your help and support.

We need you to guide us through these types of situations.

You need to be available to talk to. You need to show interest and ask questions about school, friends and life in general. Show you care.

If your child complains of being bullied, go to the school to talk to the principal or counsellor to bring attention to the matter.

Kids, this is what you can do to prevent this situation. If you know you're not what the person is calling you, don't answer to it.

Because then it may end up being a fight, when you could just avoid the situation by just not paying any attention to it.

Just try to follow the saying, "Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me" and you would be just fine. Just don't let them put your confidence down.

If you know you can't confront the bully yourself because you know what's going to happen to you, have an adult confront that person.

Tell your parent or your school counsellor that you are being bullied.

Ask your parent to go to the principal at school to make the school aware.

Avoid physical confrontation because it can only make things worse.

Count your assets, your skills, accomplishments, and also your personal qualities.

Try other activities inside or outside of school to acquire new skills.

Hang around positive people. That way you can stay out of trouble.