Nearly three-quarters of Americans consider bullying and harassment a serious problem in their local public schools, though not as serious as illegal drugs and lack of respect for teachers, according to an April 2010 Public Agenda survey of adults including parents of children under age 18.
Thirty-five percent of all survey participants, and 39 percent of all parents, say they were bullied themselves when growing up. Eight percent of the public and 10 percent of parents say they were bullied "a lot."
Research Studies: Children & Families
Nearly Three In Four Americans Say Bullying Is A Serious Problem In Their Local Schools:
A Time to Learn, A Time to Grow: California Parents Talk About Summertime And Summer Programs
A Public Agenda survey of over 1,200 parents in California, with interviews conducted in English and Spanish, finds a gap between what parents want for their children during the summer and the activities in which their children were able to participate. Majorities of parents said it is important for their child to partake in a variety of activities during the summer, not only spending time with family, but also participating in enriching activities, including academics.
A Place to Call Home: What Immigrants Say Now About Life in America
Immigrants are holding fast to their belief that America remains the land of opportunity, according to a new Public Agenda study. Majorities of immigrants report they become comfortable in the United States quickly, even as ties to their birth country have become stronger since we last surveyed immigrants in 2002.
