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Why are bullies so mean? A youth psychology expert explains what's behind their harmful behavior

  • Written by Sara Goldstein, Professor of Human Development, University of Delaware
imageSpreading rumors about others is one form of bullying.LumiNola/E+ via Getty Imagesimage

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Why are bullies so mean? – Daisy, age 9, Lake Oswego, Oregon

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