The Bully Chain : Episode 6 : "From Cyberbullying To Suicide"

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The mother of a teenage girl who took her own life after being bullied online is pleading with parents to listen carefully to what their children say and to validate their feelings.

In 2006 , American teenager Megan Meier hanged herself in her bedroom after being bullied by people using a fake "My Space" account.

For the month of November, Hot 1027 news is taking an in depth look at bullying, one story at a time, with the hope of giving some insight into the often fatal phenomenon , and more importantly , what you can do about it.

Hot 1027’s Tara Penny has more…
3 Nov 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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