In the wake of tragedies at schools and universities, bullying has become a bigger issue than ever before.

Greenville residents Juan and Kimberley Sampson worry for their 13-year-old daughter, Chelsea.

Juan says, "They call her Venus and Mars and fat girl and they just keep on. And I'm just tired of it."

Kimberley adds, "She asks 'Mommy, why do they call me fat?' and I said, 'Because they are being ignorant.'"

They say Chelsea has been bullied at the bus stop ever since school started, and no matter what they've done, it hasn't stopped.

Juan says, "We've even called the school board and try and change buses."

Kimberley adds, "She should be able to go to school and have her friends and have her friends come over without her and her friend being hassled."

A major concern for the Sampsons is the effect non-stop teasing will have on Chelsea, especially with events like the Virginia Tech and Columbine shootings.

Juan says, "She just kind of shrugs her shoulders and goes on because she doesn't want any trouble either."

While the Sampsons say Chelsea remains a non-violent, happy teenager, they know there's only so much a child can take.

Kimberley says, "I think that she's going to get to the stage where she is going to come out fighting, and we don't raise her like that."

When asked about the Sampson's request to change buses, Augusta County Schools Superintendent Dr. Gary McQuain says having another bus come in or changing routes is not an option because it would create efficiency problems for the county.