bullying

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He has described his childhood as difficult, affected by his parents' divorce, bullying at school and his own difficulty picking up on social cues because of Asperger's Syndrome.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“It’s the subtle hidden bullying that’s the worst,” Kaplan Jørgensen says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

An insidious bullying tactic is creeping into school cafeterias across the country: Kids are snapping and sharing photos of other students eating lunch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

As education minister between 2023 and 2024, he tackled bullying and also banned pupils from wearing the abaya, a loose-fitting garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Once again, I am crying as I tell him all about the bullying I’ve dealt with for over a year, how sad and alone I’ve felt.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh