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Why do we have friends?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Why Do Bullies Choose Certain Friends and Bully Others?

The difference between some one being mean and some one bullying is that a bully has more power than the person they're bullying. One thing that tends to lead to bullying is what i call empathy blind spots. With my kids, i used to say, you don't have to like everybody, but you must treat them with kindness. That's how we learn to get along with other people. And nobody chooses to be a bully. Even if someone is a bully, they probably don't think they are one. If you're being bullied, go tell someone, like a teacher, your parent, or is someone older that might help you sort out what's happening and you.

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