Bullying is an abuse of power that makes someone feel small. It can happen at school, on the playground and online. Sometimes it draws an audience of onlookers who may or may not stand up for the victim.
Bullying was once considered an acceptable, even appropriate, part of growing up. Now education and prevention campaigns urge young people to call out intentionally abusive behavior and insist that adults intervene to protect victims.
Yet, no matter how much we talk about and better understand bullying, myths and misconceptions still make it harder for young people to identify that behavior in their own lives and experiences. Read more...
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