90% of Elementary School Kids Are Bullied: Survey

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But he agreed that bullying is a widespread problem that needs serious attention.

"New ways of bullying -- not always violent -- are constantly developing, such as the name-calling and insulting that's happening now on social networking sites like 'Facebook' and 'Myspace.com,' " he said. "And there are a lot of negative consequences for all kinds of bullying. It's one of the most common forms of stress among young people, and people who are bullied have more physical illness, more school absence, lower academic achievement, and are more likely to become bullies themselves over time. So, yes, it's serious."

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For advice on how to handle bullying, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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