Being a teen is complicated. Adolescence is a time when self-identity and self-esteem are in constant flux, and the intertwining issues of bullying and body shaming have emerged as critical concerns. The teenage years are marked by vulnerability and a quest for acceptance and can be marred by the harmful effects of these interconnected problems. At the root of this is a profound link between bullying and body shaming, which has a severe impact on teens.
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Cyberbullying is a sneaky, complex form of harassment that can be difficult for adults to spot and even more difficult for children to navigate. Cyberbullying occurs when someone willfully inflicts harm through the use of computers, cell phones, or other devices. This behavior is pre-planned and deliberate; it is not an attempt to be funny, and it does not occur by accident. Cyberbullies tend to repeat their harm-inducing behaviors; they are not typically isolated incidents. Cyberbullying can...
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Tens of thousands of children fear going to school every day because they face bullying. Bullying is a significant problem among children and carries serious, lasting consequences. A staggering 90% of school-aged children in grades 4-8 claim to be victims of bullying. About 20% of teens aged 12-18 are subject to bullying – and, with gadgets at many kids’ disposal, bullying happens more frequently online or via text message than it does in person. On the administrative side, over 70% of school...
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