Choose one of the following for your discussion:  

1)    Bullying has become a major issue in the United States. Why does bullying start?  Why are victims reluctant to fight back? What is the role of parents, teachers, administrators, or any student who is aware of a bullying issue? What can society do to address the issue of bullying? Be sure to research a real-world case on bullying and discuss it in your answer.

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2) Are school shootings becoming more common or does it just appear that way and, if so, why? Do school shooters fit a specific profile? What, if anything, can schools do to prevent school shootings? Are guns the only threat to school safety? Be sure to use research in your answer and cite at least one real-world example.