Research shows that most bullying occurs in third grade

A recent survey from the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program revealed that 17 percent of students report being bullied two to three times per month, reports the Washington Post.

Researchers say that bullying occurs most often in third grade, where 25 percent of students said they were bullied as frequently as two or three times per month. However, the study showed that the frequency of bullying decreased every year through 12th grade.

Experts suggest that laws alone cannot stop bullying. Instead, teachers and parents need to engage students in discussion and activities to understand the problem, which can help children learn how to deal with the behavior.

The study found that boys were more likely to bully others than girls. However, statistics show that both genders are bullied at the same rate. Boarding schools can help teens who are victims of bullying by providing a setting that is conducive to learning and making healthy choices.

According to a 2009 study by the Cyberbullying Research Center, a total of 7.5 percent of students reported being harassed online in 2009.