Research shows that girls are bullying others more often

Research from the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children reveals that girls are starting to bully other students at younger ages, reports delawareonline.com.

Experts say that bullying can start as early as preschool, and females are becoming more aggressive in this role. Girls may use their social power to control their friends while boys tend to utilize physicality to overcome another student. Girls are more likely than boys to be harassed for perceived social inadequacies, for instance, their choice in clothing.

Cyberbullying is the new threat students are facing in schools today, experts say. This occurs when an individual uses the Internet or mobile devices to insult others through emails and text messages at school as well as at home.

Children who are bullied often experience anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and poor academic performance, researchers found.

Boarding schools for troubled teens can help kids who experience the ill effects of being bullied by supporting those who are struggling academically and socially.

The Cyberbullying Research Center reports that 7.5 percent of students reported being ridiculed online in 2009.