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Bullying is when one kid or a group of kids hurts someone repeatedly with the words they say or the things they do. Some examples of bullying include:
- Teasing or calling names
- Leaving someone out of activities
- Physically hurting someone like hitting, pushing, or kicking
- Spreading rumors
- Sending mean notes or emails
- Making threats
- Sometimes kids are bullied on the way to and from school or during school. Others might be bullied on the computer through email or websites.
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It doesn’t matter how
or where someone is
bullied, bullying is
just wrong. When
someone is bullied,
it can hurt for a very
long time. Making kids
feel bad about
themselves or afraid
is no laughing matter.
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What Do I Do If I’m Being Bullied?
- First, know that you are not alone. Many kids experience bullying.
- Next, tell the bully (or bullies) that you want them to stop.
- Then, if the bullying continues, ask an adult for help. You’ll need to tell an adult you trust like a parent or a teacher. Ask them to help you put together a plan of action to stop the bullying.
- Practice what you might say or do if you are bullied again, using your plan of action.
- Know that it can change! It may take a while for the bullying to stop, but stay strong and know that you are worth it.
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