Bullying has been present in Canadian history for centuries. It has influenced the development of many young adolescents and growth patterns in the education of young adults. It also caused many unnecessary deaths. Bullying has not only caused physical harm, but also causes a lot of mental distress and psychological problems. It can hinder a child's growth process and potentially lead to lifelong, permanent damage. In an effort to better protect those who are victims of bullying, harsher punishments should be considered, especially in cases resulting in death and for those who are young, more preventative programs should be instilled in schools. According to a study conducted by the American Medical Association, “over 15,000 students in grades 6-10 each year, approximately 3.7 million youth are involved and more than 3.2 million are victims of moderate or severe bullying” (Cohn, A , & Canter, A, 2003). Bullying doesn't just happen in person but can come in many different forms and ways. Some include cyberbullying, or more formally known as cyberbullying, where a person is threatened via online media or social networks. According to Statistics Canada (2009), “1 in 10 adults living in a household with children has reported a child being cyberbullied” (StatsCan, 2009). Other types of bullying include physical bullying, where a person is at risk of physical threats. Verbal bullying, where a person faces using words to verbally upset the victim (Cohn, A & Canter A, 2003). Also emotional bullying which can include things like spreading rumors with the intent to hurt the victims' feelings. A well-known incident in British Columbia was the suicide death of Dawn-Marie Wesley (Wikip...... middle of paper ... is being brought forward for school educators, be they teachers, guardians, etc., leading them to the principle of finding a solution such as detention, counseling or involving the child more in extracurricular activities It should be taken into consideration, for example, if the child has committed bullying more than once against the same or several kids, perhaps more time in detention, bringing it to the principal's attention and participating in extracurricular activities such as cleaning up trash from the schoolyard, etc. If it gets to the point of losing control, perhaps suspending him or her expelling him even if he is the first offender, informing the parent as soon as possible to correct the problem as well as detention to keep the child under close supervision. The moment they act again, the more severe the punishment should be.