Bullying: Moving To A Whole New School

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There are many effects that go along with bullying. All effects are different in every situation. An effect of bullying is that it can leaves scars physically and emotionally. Those scars can last a long time or some even a lifetime. Some people even commit suicide or have thoughts about it. According to teenink.com, 20% of high school students in 2011 say the have had thoughts of committing suicide because of bullies. Many people even self harm. Many people miss school because they are too afraid of the bullies. According to teenink.com, about 160,000 students stay home each day just because of bullies. If bullying get to far, some students will even move to a whole new school. Bullying can sabotage social standings or relationships. Those

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