Why Is Bullies Worse Than Bystanders

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Bullies are Worse Than Bystanders

In schools across America , millions of kids are bullied on a daily basis. This causes them to not want to go to school and to be afraid while in a place they should feel safe. According to www.verywell.com, bullies tend to pick on smaller kids , those of a different race , or those who look or act different. According to Source 3 , 77 percent of students have been physically or verbally bulled. Being a bully is worse than being a bystander because they target weaker kids , they may cause kids to commit suicide , and they cause shame to their family and friends.

To begin with, weaker kids get bullied a lot. Bullies pick on small kids Bullies are afraid they will also be bullied.

Next, Bullies behaviors can make kids commit suicide and bullies. Bullies may do this because they hurt inside.
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Taking bad photos of yourself on snapchat, face book and Instagram. Verbally bulling is like saying bad words to someone. Physically bulling is punching someone or picking on people. Physically bulling is more like getting into a fight. We all no that bulling is mean.

Family and friends if you got a child that’s mean in school. That bullies kids you probably would know because the principle would call. And you would have to pick your kid up from school. If your child is a Vitim a family or a fried they will help. If your child is a bully you might tell someone. So that’s what you would do if your child is a Vitim or a bully.

In conclusion bullies are worse than bystanders. Bullies pick on kids and they only pick on small kids. Bullies are mean to little kids because the Vitim might be good at something. Bullies like to tell the Vitim to commit suicide. Being a bully you cause kids to commit suicide, target weaker kids, and cause shame to victims friends and family. That's why a bully is worse than a

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