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Updated 10 December 2002, 15.45 
This week Newsround is looking at bullying. People want to let everyone know about how bad all kinds of bullying is.
That includes physical bullying, name calling, SMS bullying and even things like setting up hate web sites.
But how do you think bullying can be stopped? Do you think that schools can do anything? What about parents?
 The reason that most people are afraid to tell other people about getting bullied is that the bullying will just get worse. If someone is being bullied the bully should by dealt with very harshly to ensure that it does not happen again.
 Hyim, 12, London
If u are not scared of them they can't hurt you. Most bullies are afraid themselves.
Kemi, 13, London
I think you can stop bullying by having people to come in and talk to pupils about their problems. Bullies only bully cos they're troubled by something. Kirsty, 13, Manchester
I think that teachers should put out a kinder image, then maybe more people would be forthcoming with their problems. I think that sixth-formers should be able to help the younger kids with their problems- more experience helps. Sonia, 13, Leamington Spa
I think my school is excellent with bullying! If someone gets bullied and they say who the bully is, then the bully can get suspended! But at the end of the day we have to face the fact that bulling will always happen! No matter what parents, pupils, teachers, mp's etc try to do, bullying will always be there. If we look at how long bullying has been going on for, it is noticeable that there have been things done but nothing works. Lyndsay, 14, Glasgow
You should have talks in school - to embarass the bully! Sophie, 10, France
Thankfully at my school, bullying isn't a big issue. But something really needs to be done! I agree with Meera, buddies are a great way to get the younger students to bond and form lasting relationships with the older kids. I hope some one will find a solution soon! Lilly, 14, Singapore
Schools should have people in older years to be "buddies" for the younger kids, so they always have someone to talk to. Meera, 13, Chester
Unfortunately this topic is now closed but there are Comments pages on other subjects on the main Chat index.
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