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Bullying is a problem that ………………………… (affect / affects / has affected) millions of children of all races and classes. ……………………… (For / With / To) younger kids, the best way to solve a bullying problem is to tell a trusted adult. Parents or teachers can often find ways to resolve dangerous bullying problems ………………………. (until / unless / without) the bully ever learning how they found out about it.

If you’re in a bullying situation that you ……………………… (think / thought / have thought) may escalate into physical violence, try to avoid being alone. Try to remain part of a group by walking home at the same time ………………………. (as / that / than) other people or by sticking close to friends or classmates during the times that the bullying ………………………. (takes / took / has taken) place.

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Bullying is a problem that affects millions of children of all races and classes. For younger kids, the best way to solve a bullying problem is to tell a trusted adult. Parents or teachers can often find ways to resolve dangerous bullying problems without the bully ever learning how they found out about it.

If you’re in a bullying situation that you think may escalate into physical violence, try to avoid being alone. Try to remain part of a group by walking home at the same time as other people or by sticking close to friends or classmates during the times that the bullying takes place.