Sensitive topics, like bullying, can sometimes be awkward or uncomfortable to bring up with your pre-teen. However, making sure your child understands what bullying looks like, how to stand up to it, and where to get help can prevent them from experiencing the negative consequences of bullying.
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42% of students reported being bullied in the past year either at school, where they spend free time, or online.
1 out of 2 Junior High students (7th and 8th graders) reported being bullied in the past year either at school, where they spend free time, or online.
Junior high students (7th-8th graders) were more likely to report being bullied than high school students (9th-12th graders) in the past year.
49% of female students report being bullied compared to 35% of male students.
The most common place teens report being bullied is on school property.
81% of students who report being bullied electronically also report being bullied in another location (either on school property or where they spend free time).