Bullying blamed for Quebec teen's suicide
The Canadian Press
Posted: Nov 30, 2011 3:09 PM ET
Last Updated: Nov 30, 2011 8:17 PM ET
A 15-year-old girl in Eastern Quebec has become the latest victim of bullying, taking her own life after being tormented in the schoolyard.
Marjorie Raymond killed herself on Monday, telling her mother in a suicide note that she couldn't endure the physical and psychological abuse any longer. (Canadian Press)Marjorie Raymond's mother Chantal Larose says her daughter left a suicide note saying she had been besieged for the last year in their town of Saint-Anne-des-Monts, and couldn't face another day in school.
Under questioning from Opposition parties, Premier Jean Charest called the girl's death a tragedy and says the government has programs in place to fight bullying.
However, he admits it's an ongoing struggle.
Bullying has been blamed for several recent suicides by teens in Canada and the U.S., including the son of an Ottawa city councillor.
Teens themselves have been fighting back by promoting awareness and have even gotten help at an Ontario school from pop megastar Lady Gaga, who is an outspoken advocate against bullying.
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