Bullying+Text+Line

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 * Being bullied? Have a friend who's being bullied? Are you a bully? Have questions? Need information?**

Bullying Is a Big Problem
Every day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students, and it has everyone worried, not just the kids on its receiving end. Yet because parents, teachers, and other adults don't always see it, they may not understand how extreme bullying can get.

The TAL Bully Prevention Text Line is an anonymous service that allows you to ask questions via text message OR give your advice to others. It's also for your friends who want to support you, but may not know where to start**.**


 * Here is some advice others have shared on our text line!**

//"For kids who bully they need to know that one day they are going to feel really bad about what they did. "//

//"Do the right thing and stop bullying."//

"//I think parents should be more aware of where kids are and I think there should be more// //people to help kids with bully problems.//"

//"You may think that bullying makes other people think that you are tough and popular person, but you know in your heart that it is wrong."//

//"In my case somebody stood up for me. You never know but you might even save some kid's life if you stand up for them instead of bullying them."//

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