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“Bullying leaves permanent psychological scarring and young people become adept at learning what hurts, verbally and psychologically. Looks, personality and status are all easy targets, and particularly difficult to change.” quote by Dawn Foster
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“Bullying leaves permanent psychological scarring and young people become adept at learning what hurts, verbally and psychologically. Looks, personality and status are all easy targets, and particularly difficult to change.”

Dawn Foster

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Bullying causes lasting mental wounds, teaching victims to identify and endure emotional pain, while targeting superficial traits.

In simple terms: Bullying scars the mind.

Key Takeaway

Address and prevent bullying.

Themes

bullying psychology youth

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

social psychological

When to use this quote

  • school policies
  • counseling programs

Key Concepts

trauma social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What long‑term effects does bullying have?
  • How can we shift focus from superficial traits?
A Different Perspective

Changing societal values is slow, and victims may internalize harm.

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