Progressing students are encouraged to stay in school and expand their knowledge. Students often drop out of school for multiple reasons, including bullying. While school should be a safe and comfortable place for learning and socializing, physical, psychological and online abuse occurs in our Oklahoma schools. Bullying is one of the reasons students may stop attending or skip school. In some cases students feel they must take actions that could ultimately prove fatal. Bullying has evolved into a monster with many heads. There are many different types of bullying: “traditional bullying is any type of bullying carried out through non-electronic means” (Differences between cyberbullying and traditional bullying). Examples of non-electronic bullying are verbal, physical and social bullying. Traditional bullying is what most parents think of when bullying is brought up. The one question that is usually asked is: why? There are many reasons why bullying can occur. “Bullies may have underlying psychological factors that contribute to their aggressive behavior or impair their ability to interpret social interactions” (Bullying at School). Bullying can cause another person long-term or short-term problems throughout their life. Bullies are likely to have lifelong problems, such as drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and spouse abuse. Bullying is not only wrong, but inhumane. One of the many reasons for bullying is physical bullying. Physical bullying is generally the type of bullying that comes to mind when talking about bullying. Physical bullying is one of the most brutal forms of bullying. There is usually a certain type of student targeted by a physical bully. “Victims of bullying are often… in the center of the paper… on the text. Detroit: Gale, 2011. Student Resources in Context. Network. January 16, 2014.Archer, Kim. "Survey reveals widespread phenomenon of school bullying." The World of Tulsa. World Publishing Co., October 8, 2008. Web. January 16, 2014. “Bullying at School.” Gale Student Resources in Context. Detroit: Gale, 2011. Student Resources in Context. Network. 16 January 2014."Differences between cyberbullying and traditional bullying." Gale Student Resources in Context. Detroit: Gale, 2013. Student Resources in Context. Network. January 16, 2014. "Effects of bullying". House. Np, nd Web. January 15, 2014.Hertz, David C. “What We Do.” Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International. Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International, nd Web. 16 January 2014. Personal interview. "Prevent and report cyberbullying." Gale Student Resources in Context. Detroit: Gale, 2013. Student Resources in Context. Network. January 16. 2014.