Why some girls are bullied
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January 09, 2010 by
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Many young women who are bullied do not try to stop the bullies. This may be because they do not know many other teen girls are also bullied each year. Some teens are so afraid of losing their friends that they go along with what others say and do, even if it is mean and hurts themselves or other people.
So why do certain people get bullied? Why are they bullied more than others? Typically, bullies often pick on:
- People they are jealous of
- Girls who will not fight back
- People who seem “different” from themselves or their friends
- Teens who may be “richer” or “poorer” than the bully
- Girls who hit puberty earlier or later than others in the class
- People with a disability
Many times, young women want so badly to fit in with the popular crowd that they do not tell on the bullies. If you are being bullied, stand up for yourself!
Source: Office on Women’s Health
