Being bullied can lead to violent behaviour in children


By AGENCY

Being repeatedly bullied can lead to the victim developing violent behaviour themselves. — AFP

Data from Unesco shows that one-third of children worldwide – some 246 million kids – have recently experienced bullying in or around school.

The problem prevails around the world and researchers are studying possible avenues of preventative action to tackle it.

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