"April was no different than many other teenagers her age but she was very tender hearted. Despite being of normal weight, April was teased as if she were "fat" and having minor acne was another "flaw" harassers verbally used to hurt her. Physical pushing by bullies only made it worse. Physical abuse can hurt but adding emotional abuse can cause depression. April hung herself in her bedroom with a belt on February 14, 2000 , Valentines Day."
(http://www.jaredstory.com/april_c.html)

"Our daughter and many of her friends all fear for their safety in this school. Their friends who attend other schools also fear in those schools, so this is widespread. They all agree worrying about grades, courses, their future, etc. is minor compared to worrying about making it through the day alive."

"How do you help your child when you see they are hurt by their classmates? My Son is an above average student and he gets   teased on an everyday basis. He cannot eat due to severe stomach cramping. He has talked to his counselor who said "you have to eat". He told me today he feels as though he is going to have a nervous breakdown . The teasing is verbal. He is called faggot.... among other things. It hurts me to no end to see my Son in so much pain everyday.  Where do I start. I can go to see his counselor but what then? If he names Students he will receive backlash in the end and Im afraid it will only get worse. He is getting depressed over this never ending situation . I just don't know how to handle this anymore."