I don’t think it’s really getting worse. I think that, finally, the problem is coming out into the open and people are realizing just how serious it is.
Even now, too many people have the attitude that victims of bullies should just learn to shut up and take it, or alternately, stand up to the bully, then bullying wouldn’t be such a problem. Unfortunately, neither of those approaches is acceptable. The kids who shut up and take it end up with serious mental problems. And kids who try to stand up to the bullies often find themselves the targets of escalating abuse.
Very true!
No they shouldn’t shut up and take when it is going on. But once they are adults, yes. Like this woman in the article.