University of Illinois study is first to study effects of classmate put-downs . Score: 6 Professor on high level of verbal harassment : `` I think it 's sort of a wake-up call '' Study finds name-calling is a problem in public and private schools .
University of Illinois study is first to study effects of classmate put-downs . Study suggests taunting can make it difficult for students who are behind to catch up . Professor on high level of verbal harassment : `` I think it 's sort of a wake-up call '' Study finds name-calling is a problem in public and private schools .