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When I grew up in the 50's-early 60's hazing and bullying were very common. I remember getting in fist fights over it and occassionally getting my ass kicked.
I don't remember ever getting parents involved, it was considered 'the way things were' and normal in the animal world.
It was much more 'in your face' than things are today in this PC world except for possibly the internet aspect.
I do not remember any kid ever contimplating or attempting suicide in my first 18 years.
My unscientific response is this.
We were also never 'overvalued' or told how special we were. We were to be seen and not heard unless it was 'important'. You treated adults as priviledged folks who had earned their bones as you had not yet done so.
Many of these 'suiciders' I suspect have gotten smiley faces on the report cards for nothing.
Got to be a part of the team even tho they sucked.
Were really 'special' all their live regardless of performance.
Their perspective is so fucked up that this 'hazing' or bullying drives their little protected selves over the edge.
Childhood is a kind of SFAS for life. Or it should be.
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