And so the sad stories go on :-(

Your story is a sad but unfortunately common one. I was a victim of bullying when I was in school, but at elast my family stood by me. With a history behind the boys, like you mentioned, it can certainly affect each child differently.

I don't know the children you speak of or what the environment is like. I do know, though that a young man who used to be bullied in my neighbourhood is now big as an ox and when he sees other kids being bullied, he will step in with his intimidating figure and stand up for the bullied child. I was bullied very much by my whole junior high school. The female who bullied me most, I now thank her for what she did because if I could handle her, I can now handle anybody. Nobody has been as intimidating in my life since her. For that, she made me strong and sensitive to others feelings.

Do you attend teh school these teens attend? If so, you can advise the school counsellor of the activities and let school staff take care of it.