Yesterday I saw the movie Bully with the Director of Youth Ministries at my church and with one of the volunteer adult advisors for the youth group. There has been some controversy over its rating due to some of the language in it as well as some disturbing acts of violence depicted, not to mention subject matter. Yes, there is graphic language. Yes, there are scenes of what I would call violent acts of bullying (hitting, choking, mocking). And, yes, some parents tell the real stories of how their children committed suicide as a result of being completely overwhelmed by bullying. And, I agree with the higher ratings (PG-13, but certainly not R). Here’s why:

I think this movie should be seen by every parent of a teenager in Jr. High and High School. Bullying is real and it seems to be getting bigger and school [...]