[DrBrightonone]

... and I think their still may and rightfully so.

And I do not agree with the the premise that kids need to "grow up tougher". That is a lot of weight for an 11 year old to carry on, and I suspect that many of those who do carry it with them for an extended part of their adult lives.

I am convinced Kids who are picked on that consistently grow up with identity and self-esteem issues that prevail throughout much of their lives. Many of them become socially dysfunctional and withdrawn. They may have successful careers, but they interact poorly.

Of course that diagnosis does not apply to everyone. But 11 year olds are kids and lack the mental capacity and esteem to lack with that crap. That is why we have to deal with issues Columbine and the like.