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Why Some Kids Are Bullied From the Start

Aggressive infants, and those from low-income families or exposed to harsh parenting styles, were more likely to be consistently victimized.

"The consequences associated with high and chronic victimization are manifold and include depression, loneliness, low self-esteem, physical health problems, social withdrawal, alcohol and/or drug use, school absence and avoidance, decrease in school performance, self-harm and suicidal ideation [thoughts and behaviors],"

Full article http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20081..._ylt=AsrBCThSRACBZ34T9nxg9S7gcbYF

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