by PIA BRITTO
Bullying, in school aged children, is on the rise. Typically, victims are singled out by physical appearance, ability level, and popularity. However, lesser known and equally strong is ethnic and religious discrimination among school children. Muslim children report peer rejection, victimization, and social ostracism and isolation because of their religious affiliation. Indeed, growing up Muslim in the U.S. in the 21st century is probably one of the most challenging tasks in human development. The psychological well-being of Muslim children and adolescents is potentially at-risk. Further, School-yard-bullying and ostracism is creating a divide in society along lines of religion and ethnicity.
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