"I really believe parents should just discipline their kids in the right way, and I think it's a good idea," one woman said to WGBA.
"People got to learn to get along with each other … I don't think fining is the answer to it," said another.
According to a government source, although no federal law directly addresses bullying, in some cases bullying overlaps with discriminatory harassment when it is based on race, national origin, color, sex, age, disability, or religion.
When bullying and harassment overlap, federally funded schools – including colleges and universities – have an obligation to resolve the harassment. When the situation is not adequately resolved, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division may be able to help.
However, if the act of bullying creates a hostile environment at school. That is, it is sufficiently serious that it interferes with or limits a student's ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by a school.
According to a government site dedicated to stop bullying, Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and mental health issues. Kids who are bullied are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy.
There has been mixed response to the rule. While some believe this will make parents more aware of their children's behavior while others have argued that anti-bullying bill will ironically be used to bully others or will lead to kids getting abused by their parents because they are angry that they have to pay a fine.
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