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Tales Of Bullying

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Bullying

There are many bullies in our country. A student may become a bully for various reasons. Kids might bully to be in a group or they might cyberbully.

Bullies sometimes might bully to get in a group because, according to Joel Harber in the story, Tales of Bullying by Laura Modigliam, “They do it to connect with kids they have things in common with. Other kids get pushed down or out of a group so bullies feel more secure within it.” The story says that Isabella, a girl who used to bully but now helps fight bullying, bullied kids to be part of a clique – a small group of friends who do not easily attempt other people.

Bullies might always cyberbully. Harber says, “We’ve seen a tremendous rise on cyberbullying.
One reason

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