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5 Ways That Boys and Girls Bully The Same

1. Both genders can bully in the form of racist, sexist or homophobic remarks.
2. Bullying by both boys and girls is harmful and can lead to depression, body image issues, and low self-esteem.
3. According to psychologist and bullying expert Evelyn Field, bullies and targets of bullies often have undeveloped assertive communication skills. Assertive communication is the open expression of your needs, desires, thoughts and feelings. It involves speaking up for your own needs while also respecting the needs of others.
4. Both male and female bullies often turn on their friends.
5. Bullying usually occurs amongst younger teens and pre-teens and usually begins to fade by the later teen years. Later primary and middle school years are the crucial years to be aware of bullying

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