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That's why some children find bullying a nightmare while others can take it easy. True. There is no doubt that for some children and young people bullying, however, defined, represents the most stressful experience of their lives. Some fear it so much that they refuse to go to school or find excuses avoid situations where bullying can occur. At the most extreme level bullying can, on rare occasions, lead to a suicide attempt. This is why it has to be taken very seriously indeed. Of course we have to be clear that some forms of bullying are likely to have worse consequences than others. Children have to accept a certain level of teasing, and parents will need to provide support so that the child can deal with this. However, bullying to the extent of being physically threatened, or continually taunted, is very distressing and should not be tolerated. |