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Bullying Long-term harm

Some teachers and parents have said recently that bullying is getting too much attention. They claim it's just part of growing up.

A father recently said, "I was bullied as a kid and I survived. What's the big deal?"

Many experts point to the research that shows the long-term harm caused by bullying behavior as proof that it needs to be prevented and stopped.

Get the story of how young people say they've been affected by bullying.

Learn the facts about the long term harm caused by bullying behavior.
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