The mother of a young girl who attempted to take her own life after being bullied at school has called for bullying to be criminalised under federal law.She says there also needs to be greater understanding of the severe effects of bullying on children. - The mother of a young girl who attempted to take her own life after being bullied at school has called for bullying to be criminalised under federal law.She says there also needs to be greater understanding of the severe effects of bullying on children.