Rumors

For my first post, I want to go back on an old subject. I recently held a mini-seminar on rumors, and I'd like to know what people think about the subject. Mostly, I focused on the effects of rumors on young victims (elementary to high school age). I actually discovered that rumors can lead a young child or teen to become depressed, and in the worst case they may commit suicide. Also in the long list of the emotional scars are the loss of trust and social isolation. I myself have battled depression and still suffer some of the wounds from so long ago, which is how I first got interested in the topic. Please post your comments; I will try to get my essay up, as well.