BY KRISTEN A. SCHMIT T
54 BACK TO SCHOOL | FALL 2019
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iddle school can be tough: switching classes, learning locker combinations, more challenging coursework. It’s also where the most bullying begins. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 49 percent of children in grades four to 12 reported being bullied by other students at least once a month, and 31 percent of children reported being the ones who bullied.
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Whether your child is the perpetrator or victim, here’s what you need to know