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Bullying

For more information on bullying: Parents and caregivers: Learn how to deal with bullying! Read about how Keith dealt with bullies at his school.

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names can never hurt me." Too bad this saying isn't true. If you've ever been the target of harsh and unkind words, you know how hurtful they can be. But did you also know that repeated teasing is a form of bullying? And that's not the only kind of bullying there is!

This section of girlshealth.gov gives the low-down on bullying among girls, which is more common than you might think. You can learn about:

If you are being bullied at school, you don’t need to sit back and accept it. Don’t be afraid to speak up. Talk to a parent, a teacher, or a trusted adult. It’s up to adults to make sure your situation gets better!

 

Content last updated September 22, 2009

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health.

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