Schools are aware of situation (Score 1)

I have friends and relatives that are teachers and have heard on numerous occasions how school officials look the other way when it comes to bullies. The majority of bullying come from the "popular" kids who more often than not have affluent parents. Their behavior is accepted rather than irritate the parents, and there are even teachers who side with the bullies in the harassing. I guess it's easier to go along with picking on a kid than trying to stick up for them. Some of these adults seem like they are still trying to fit in with the "popular" crowd.