Childhood Bullying's Lingering Effects Into Adulthood

Imagine if getting a scraped knee when you were little still made it hard to walk when you grew up.

That's kind of like bullying.

When kids are bullied, it's like they get hurt inside, not just on the outside.

Some kids get bullied and become shy and sad all their lives.

Others who bully might get into trouble when they are grown-ups.

And some kids who are bullied might start bullying others, which makes them very mixed up.

These hurt feelings and bad experiences can change how their brains work, like messing with a computer's wires.

This can make it hard for them to make friends, keep jobs, or even stay healthy when they become adults.

So, what happens on the playground can sadly affect grown-up life for a very long time.