Bullies - Part II - Is Everything Bullying?

Second, T.C.A. 49-6-4502, the portion of the law in Tennessee which defines bullying does not include the terms listed above, terms that most people associate with bullying.  In fact, following the law verbatim would likely lead many educators and parents to assume almost all conflict would qualify as bullying. As a result, the law creates a burden on school officials, confusion for parents and possibly harmful consequences for students.