Bully Vs Bystander

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Bully or Bystander?
Is it worse to be a bully or a bystander? One causes pain and sadness on purpose, while the other one allows it to happen. One is a product of choice, but the other is a product of consequence. An estimated one in five students in the US are either bullied or are a bully. There are no laws or legislation concerning bystanders. However, forty-eight states now have anti-bullying statues. Clearly, being a bully is much worse than being a bystander. There are many reasons students are bullied and it needs to be stopped!
However, stopping a bully is not as hard as it seems. There are five steps to follow when trying to eliminate bullies, According to source three. 1. Tell someone what is happening and stay near friends if you

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