What happened to Nex Benedict?
Benedict was attacked at their Oklahoma high school, and found dead at home the next day. The medical examiner's office says the nonbinary 16-year-old died by suicide. Their family has questions.
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'The Man They Wanted Me To Be' Puts An Individual Experience In Broader Context
Jared Yates Sexton's book is critically important to our historical moment: It crackles with intensity and refuses to allow the reader to look away from the blight that toxic masculinity has wrought.
A Staggering Number Of Young Teens Face Bullies And Violence In School
A report from UNICEF looks at how 13-to-15 year-olds are affected by all kinds of school-related violence, from gang attacks to sexual assaults to corporal punishment by teachers.
One Month Later, What's Become Of Melania Trump's 'Be Best' Campaign?
Beyond shining a spotlight on issues related to the well-being of children, it's unclear yet what the first lady's initiative will involve.
Parents, Schools Step Up Efforts To Combat Food-Allergy Bullying
Up to 32 percent of kids with food allergies have been taunted with foods that make them sick. Schools are moving beyond allergy awareness and "nut-free zones" to address this dangerous behavior.
In Traditional First-Lady Style, Melania Trump To Unveil Her Policy Goals
Melania Trump often stays on the sidelines. But Monday she's outlining her initiatives — at a moment when her husband is under intense scrutiny.
Unlike Humans, Bonobos Shun Helpers And Befriend The Bullies
Given a choice, bonobos tend to prefer people who act like jerks and dominate. That's very different than humans, who even as infants consistently prefer people who are cooperative and not mean.
How Unicorns Help This 8-Year-Old Deal With Bullies
Anna Freeman's 8-year-old daughter, Brianna, is obsessed with unicorns. She explains to her mother how the imaginary creatures relate to real experiences in her life.
Learning How Bullying Happens In Order To Prevent It
A new national survey asked students about how they experience bullying in order to help educators try to stop it.
Muslim Schoolchildren Bullied By Fellow Students And Teachers
One study revealed that teachers and school officials have participated in one in four bullying incidents involving Muslim students.