高中三年级英语(人教版)全一册 Unit 11 Reading 2

　　WHEN CLASSMATES BECOME VICTIMS

　　Teasing and bullying are major concerns in schools. Some people would say that it is an essential part of growing up. They may say that teasing and bullying are a way of learning how to deal with the reality of society. The truth, however, is that teasing and bullying are forms of behaviour that harm children. Society cannot allow people to be treated badly, especially not in schools.

　　Parents tell their children to remember that "sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me", but in fact, words can hurt as much as physical violence. Teasing is a form of making fun of somebody. It can be aimed at friends, but repeated over a long period of time it tends to be harmful. Bullying is physical or verbal violence against others. The purpose of bullying is to make the victim feel weak and afraid. Students who become the victims of bullying are usually different from everyone else. They can be hurt because of their physical weakness, mental weakness or inability to defend themselves. Being bullied and teased by classmates can turn life at school into a terrible time.

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