The document discusses bullying, rumors, and suicide among high school students based on survey results from 30 students. 22 out of 30 students reported being the subject of a rumor while 10 admitted to starting one. Physical and verbal bullying were common, with females more likely to spread rumors. Bullying is linked to depression, anxiety, and poor school performance. 16% of US children report being bullied while 30% have been involved in bullying in some way. The surveys also found that rumors and bullying were factors that had caused some students to contemplate suicide. The real-world experiences discussed mirror events in the book being summarized.

1. Suicide caused by Bullying and Rumors By: Kelsey Williams, Alaina Urban, and Maria George.