I was bullied quite a bit in high school (1960's), mostly for being skinny, four-eyes and getting good grades. This happened in NY as well as New Orleans. I do know that the bullying made me a stronger and more confident person. My daughter was bullied in high school (1980's) and she agrees that it taught her to be stronger and to treat others with respect. My grandchildren have been bullied (recently), as well. The school policy is to notify the parents and punish the whole class. The bully barely suffers any personal consequences, the entire class retaliates, and no lesson of respect or proper social behavior is learned.
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