What does a judgmental society, irresponsible parents, and bullying all have in common? These are three main factors that push teenagers to their limits. This essay will talk about how people in today's society are ridiculed until they can no longer take it, and decide to take their lives or the lives of others. Bullying is a major problem in today's society, which can lead to suicide.

One out of very four students has been a victim of a bully in one way or another while in grades one to twelve. Many researchers have done studies on how bullying affects peoples lives. The studies have proven that adults that were bullied as teens have a higher level of depression and a poorer self-esteem than other adults. The Kaiser Family Foundation held a survey ("Talking With Kids About Tough Issues") and found out that the percentage of children who...