I am not a bully and I am not bullied but anti bullying is sooo important to me. I recently watched the video where the middle schoolers make fun of the bus monitor and make her cry. That's jjust awful and seeing that video really made me aware of what a danger bullying is. It doesn't matter if it's verbal abuse or physical. I just want to end it. It's serious news. Many people commit suicide and the thought that it happens a lot scares me. I just wish everyone could understand what bullying does to people.

Emily, 12, North Carolina

There are people who wake up each morning with dread, scared to go to school because they fear what might happen. Will they be teased on the bus? Kicked down in the hallway? They won't know till the go and find out. It hurts them emotionally and physically when they enter a building they no longer feel safe in. They may feel as if they have no one to talk to or rely on. So when you ask me why I care. Just remember that your best friend could be the person I'm talking about. Or even you. It is a choice to be a bully. It was never a title to deserve. Be the best person you can be.

Ryan, 16, Iowa

I was a cheerleader in high school. It was my best friend who bullied me. She turned all of my friends along with everyone else against me. I would walk down the hallway with them shouting things at me. They made up lies. I wanted to die. I hated life. I couldn't see tomorrow. I eventually told my mom. She got me a counselor. It helped, a little. I now am here six months after the bullying started because I was strong and I had my mom by my side the whole time. I started high school being popular with tons of friends. I ended the school year with one friend. I am strong and no one should have that power over me.

Katie, 15, Illinois