Bullying is still a problem, even with the lockdown.
A third of children reported being victims of bullying, with a fifth reporting being bullied at least once a week in a poll of 2,000 11 to 16-year-old children during the Anti-Bullying Week between 16–20 November.
With schools being closed, bullying is now happening online and in communities. Children say that having many good friends helps protect them against bullying, but they have fewer close friends than before. Before the start of the school year, kids reported being afraid of bullying, especially on their way to and from school. Most children agree that by working together, they can end bullying.
Odd-socks-day is an initiative where community leaders and famous people join together to raise awareness about bullying through music videos and wearing mismatched socks to show their solidarity. This year’s theme was “United Against Bullying”, check the video below to learn more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6hR6rTHFSk
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