What Children Say

Children themselves have provided some of the most disturbing data regarding bullying. The harmful consequences for the bully, the bullied, and the bystander have all been idendified.

For the Bullies

• Decline in their peer-group status
• Less positive views of relationships
• Risk of drug involvelment
• Aggression persists into adulthood

For the Bullied

• Academic problems
• Social problems
• Emotional problems

For the Bystanders

• Learn that disrespectful behaviour, intimidation, and cruelty may bring rewards
• Lead children to modify their moral standards

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