bullying

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Australia in December banned under 16s from a raft of popular social media platforms, launching a world-first crackdown designed to protect children from online bullying and "predatory algorithms".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Third, research on bullying indicates that youth who observe bullying behavior from and between adults are more likely to engage in it.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Chuquipa Sanchez hopes the lawsuit will lead the district to make meaningful changes so administrators will take future reports of bullying seriously.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The next day, Charlie and Emma begin discussing the circumstances that preceded her plan — depression, bullying, the black hole of the internet — before pausing for an appointment.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

He was predictable when it came to his gestures of kindness, putting down Dovid’s bullying in an instant or bringing home extra meals if he knew I hadn’t eaten.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros