Why do teens get bulllied?
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Bullies are all cowards. They use the threat of physical force to intimidate. When you can keep that threat from affecting your thoughts and actions, you have beaten the bully. Fire back and give him a piece of your mind. He's not going to sucker punch you in front of other witnesses. He will try to get you to hit him first, so he can kick your ass. He will ask you if you wanna fight. He will ask you if you are afraid to fight. Don't play that game. Just keep offering your sypathy that he has to pick on others to compensate for his small penis. :)\nIf he pushes you, then ask what's wrong with him and why he's such a loser. :)
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I belive that on-line predators are dangerous.  Here's my thought -during this time, most parents (both) have to work.  Therefore, young teen girls are often coming home alone.  When they are lonely - sometimes they are also "craving" love from someone - anyone.  These predators have a way to get to these kids minds -hit their week spots and get to them. It happens a LOT.  Now, as far as education about the subject, you are right.  The media is bringing this to people's attention - you know - teens and parents, for instance, who have NO CLUE what their kids are doing on line and the like.  To me this is also education.  These guys Dateline has had on have been elementary school teachers, married people with kids....on guy brought his kids with him.  The fact that there are SO MANY of them out there totally freaks me out.  I'm glad I don't have any young kids growing up anymore.  My son's children will be more educated about this stuff as they are educated about this stuff and won't let that happen with their children.  Remember, a lot of young girls are out there and no - they do not ALL have common sense about this stuff.
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Sometimes it's forced on by parents. All of my friends are 16-17 and, depending on how they're parents treat them, they act either younger or older. For example, I have a friend whose mother died when she was little and this girl knows how to take care of herself since she's been taking care of her dad for a few years. Another friend, though, is a little spoiled brat because she asks for everything and gets it plus more. Or it could be the bad media that shows the blondes in the tight skirts that little kids are exposed to and that's how they think they should act. Well, probably a little bit of both factors and more.
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It is sometimes difficult to figure out why a person gets bullied, but bullies are not brave - they look for people weaker than themselves.\n\nSometimes it is because you just happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time - this is often the main reason for bullyiing.\n\nYou may have a vulnerability the bully notices.  With kids, that can be something as simple as having the wrong color hair, having freckles, anything that might make you look different.  \n\nSometimes people are bullied because they look as if they will not stand up for themselves.  Sometimes there is no particular reason.\n\nThere are many reasons why people bully. Often because they are very insecure in themselves. Sometimes they are angry or upset or feel that they don't fit in. It may be a way of showing off to peers and looking tough and important and in charge. People who bully others in one setting may be getting bullied themselves in some other setting, such as at home or school. Bullies may be scared of getting picked on so they make sure to do it first. If they don't like themselves they may take it out on someone else. Sometimes they think it will make them more popular. Sometimes they do it to get attention. Others might be jealous of the person they are bullying. They may just want to make others afraid of them. It sometimes makes them feel braver or more important or better about themselves.\n\nThese links should help.   Take care.
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I think the world is in trouble because too many people "keep out of it" when they could help. It is everyone's responsibility to help if they can, and not just let situations get worse by turning a blind eye.\n\nWhat if the situation had turned violent?\nThen you are justified in defending yourself.\nThe important thing here is you didn't start it.\nBut giving in to bullies is never the answer.\nYou did the right thing and I for one am proud of you.
612404
Because just like a bungee jumper they get a buzz and even if they get away with it they look for insurance of others to agree with them so they can get a better self worth might i just say that if they had  a life they would not have time for Bull
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Bullies are smart and know how to not get caught.  The victim loses his temper, acts inappropriately, and is caught while out of control and angry.\n\nThe way to retaliate against a bully is by being more clever.
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If you're being bullied, you need to talk to your parents or teachers and get it stopped. You shouldn't have to go through that.
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A person in his teen years is in a phase of life in which he is learning and experiancing all sorts of things around him.\nA teenager is primarily interested in all activities directly related to him like going out, eating out, dating, watching TV playing games, school activites etc. \nThe effect of political unrest is limited. The teenagers could get upset due to the injustices done during the politcal unrest and can form incorrect opinions in this emotionally charged environment.
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It does to me, as because I am a teenager as well and I am often seen as a target.  There're a lot of people who will be mean.\n\nI think it is fair enough to be wary when you're alone, likely to be a target and around a large group, so long as it's based on the facts (as it is ,as I and my friends have been targets in the past.)  There're some people who get too worried and think that all teenagers will hurt them which is unfair.
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More than likely, it was flirting.  \n\nYoung teens who are just becoming interested in one another are usually trying to figure themselves out.  Being 'mean' is a way for them to not only .... get your attention ... but to make you aware of their presence.
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It's just kids being kids...competition, the desire to be liked and respected by others (to be popular), just learning how to deal with others in more adult situations and emotions and hormones that weren't there not too long ago...\n\nIt can take a while before kids learn what is and is not kewl behavior...that lies can bite them in the butt, and that there are consequences for their actions...
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That's a tough situation.  I had a bully in 7th grade.  Ultimately, and it will be the hardest thing to do, but you have to tell an adult.  Someone that will listen.  A parent, or a teacher.  Someone that can watch your back and put the bully in his place.  I know it sounds like tattling or ratting on this person... but think about the news stories.  There's violence out there and you just can't keep quiet about it.
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There is no question in my mind that bullies who intimidate other students cause those students to be so fearful that they cannot keep their mind on their studies. If they are disruptive in class, of course the teacher has to take his or her time to correct the problem - time which should have been spent teaching the class.\n\ns
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I don't know what compells youngsters to do it, but if they continue it into adulthood it is because they didn't have a momma like mine that would have slapped them in the back of the head and said STOP THAT BEFORE I KNOCK YOU INTO NEXT WEEK!
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It could just be that the parents are letting their growth take a natural path to begin with where both the kids have equal love and are open to making their own statement.\n\nIn a way it's a good training ground to prepare you for the real world.\n\nIt would be wonderful if the timid kid learns to defend himself voluntarily rather than just be protected and shielded by the parents. If he learns to stand up for himself it’ll help him when he really goes out in the real world because it’s a rough world out there.\n\nThough if this pattern continues without any change for the better then the parents must intervene to settle the issue. \n\nHope my perspective makes sense.\n\nTake care.
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Because they are boys; because they are teenagers; because they have an odd family situation.  Need any more reasons?