Bullying isn't just physical or verbal abuse or threats. It also involves excluding people from friendship groups or spreading rumours. So say the MPs, who listened to evidence as part of their Education and Skills Committee. Do young people agree? How would they define bullying?
MPs are concerned that some schools tackle bullying by trying to change the behaviour of the victim. Have young people experienced this? What priority would they put on helping victims cope with bullies?
The committee says school students should help decide punishments for bullies. Do young people agree? It gives examples such as picking up litter or school clean-ups. What else do young people think might be fair punishment for bullies?
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