Bullying for kids
Bullying is when someone with more power misuses it through repeated behaviour (physical or social,) that causes harm, either physically or emotionally. It can happen in person or online and be obvious or hidden.
Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying. While these can be hurtful, they do not cause the sort of harm that bullying does.
A resource for kids who want to understand what bullying is.
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Read More >Some ideas on how to deal with bullies.
Read More >Bullying is bad for everybody – not just the person being bullied.
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What is the Bullying for kids section about?
The Bullying for kids section explains what bullying is and signs that you can look for. There are some helpful resources that kids can use to either get help from those around them, or ideas that they can use in bullying situations.
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