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Children at Risk of Being Bullied
Children are generally bullied when they have one or more of the following risk factors: x Perceived as different from their peers such as being overweight, underweight, wearing glasses, different clothing, being new to a school or being unable to afford what kids consider “cool”. x Perceived as weak or unable to defend themselves x Depressed, Anxious or have low self esteem x Less popular than others or have few friends x Does not get along with other; seen as annoying, provoking or antagonize others for attention Children More Likely to Bully Others
Children who have these factors are more likely to bully others: x Well-Connected to their peers x Overly Concerned about their popularity x Like to dominate

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