Thats why i could never be a teacher Nigel. The only reason why bullies exist is because they feel that no one can touch them and today more than ever before that presumption is correct and the means that are available for bullies to harm , intimidate and abuse their victims are more extensive today through mobile phones, facebook etc. This is a subject close to my heart as i have a brother with Aspergers who was bullied at school . i eventually had to take matters into my own hands after years of trying to resolve the matter through the school and endless meetings with parents,teachers etc.