My Experience With Bullying In High School

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Everyone knows what is is like to be picked on. Bullying is something no one should experience first hand, especially in the sixth grade. When I was in sixth grade, I rode the bus. There were two kids named Tim and Bob. Tim wasn't the most likable kid; he was in the band and was often very hyper. Bob picked on him for his differences. At the beginning of the year, Bob was just kidding around with Tim. As the year progressed, the kidding around turned into bullying. Even though Tim was a unique kid, no one should go through being bullied and given a hard time. Tim was always the most hyper on the bus because he was excited to go home after a long day at school. One day, Tim was getting on Bob's nerves, so Bob decided to throw Tim into

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