One child in every classroom has been bullied every day in the past six months, research claims
The study showed that 45% of 11 to 16-year-olds suffered abuse at least once
ONE child per class has been bullied every day for the past six months, a study suggests.
Some 45 per cent of kids aged 11 to 16 suffered abuse in person at least once.
A third were targeted online at least once. And 87 per cent saw pupils bullying each other.
The Anti-Bullying Alliance, which polled 1,000 children, believes four per cent are bullied daily — the equivalent of one per class.
The charity’s Martha Evans said: “Victims are at higher risk of mental health issues, and of leaving school with fewer qualifications. The impact can last well into adulthood.
“We need children to learn that we don’t have to be best friends, or always agree with each other, but this is never an excuse for hurtful behaviour.”
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"We are urging adults to role model the 'choose respect' message, and help us stop bullying in schools to prevent it from affecting so many children's lives."
The study also found 41 per cent of kids had seen adults bullying each other face-to-face, online or in the media.
ABA and SafeToNet, which blocks harmful messages directed at kids online, want adults to be role models for children and all to “choose respect” for Anti-Bullying Week next week.
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Contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 if you are worried your child is being bullied.
