million students! That means that 1 out of 5 students get bullied everyday! And people say that Canadians are too nice to be bullies! Many people are unaware of the bullying that happens around them. That just shows how bad it is. Here are some myths and facts about bullying: Myth number 1: ?Bullying is just a stage, a normal part of life.? However, fact is ? bullying is not a ?normal? or socially acceptable behavior. We give bullies power by our acceptance of this behavior. Myth number 2: ?If I tell someone, it will just make it worse.? Fact is: Research shows that bullying will stop when adults in authority and peers get involved. Myth number 3:?Just stand up for yourself and hit them back.? Fact however is: While there are some times when people can be forced to defend themselves, hitting back usually makes the bullying worse and increases the risk for serious physical harm. Myth number 4: ?Bullying is a school problem, the teachers should handle it.? Fact is: Bullying is a broader social problem that happens everywhere. Myth number 5: ?People are born bullies.? Fact is: Bullying is a learned behavior and behaviors can be changed. Okay, you are probably wondering what the different types of bullying are? Statistics show that there are six different types of bullying: Physical, Verbal, Indirect, social Alienation., intimidation and last but not least Cyber Bullying. Verbal Bullying is the most common because it is not as easily noticed as physical