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Why Would You Pick on Others?
There are many ways that young people tease (or bully) each other, even if they don't realize it at the time. This can be Bullying can be direct attacks like punching, shoving, hitting or maliciously teasing, name-calling, sending threatening
IMs or taunting someone online, and stealing or damaging belongings. It can also include spreading rumors or encouraging others to exclude someone.many things. You
may even feel guilty if you’re pressured by your friends to join in on the taunting when you know it’s not right.
If someone is encouraging you to pick on someone else, stand your ground and don’t take part. In most cases you’ll find that when a bully doesn't have an audience, he (or she) may be less likely to keep it up. If you feel up to it, you can even speak up and defend the person being picked on.