What is the difference between bullying and "joking around"? What should you do if someone hurts your feelings or offends you and then says that they were just "joking around"?
Answer BOTH questions!!!
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"The Bully Blight" addresses the issue of bullying, something that occurs in our world as well as in Lord of the Flies.
What is the difference between bullying and "joking around"? What should you do if someone hurts your feelings or offends you and then says that they were just "joking around"? Answer BOTH questions!!!
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