Teens Guilty of Bullying Could Lose Drivers’ Licenses Under Tennessee Law

Teenagers in Tennessee who are found guilty of bullying or cyberbullying could have their drivers’ licenses suspended for a year under a new state law that went into effect on Tuesday.

Supporters hope the law will deter young people from bullying by letting them know they could lose a coveted privilege. But critics questioned whether it would actually make teenagers think twice about their behavior.

“Certainly what we know from adolescent development is adolescents don’t necessarily connect long-term consequences with their behavior in the moment,” said Susan M. Swearer,...