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Bullying can leaves an impact on people, not being a postive one. With that, how does being bullied as a child affect someone's future? Also, what if bullying was never known, how would the way we see each other and the things we say about them change? "A new wave of research into bullying’s effects, however, is now suggesting something more than that — that in fact, bullying can leave an indelible imprint on a teen’s brain at a time when it is still growing and developing." After a study was done, the scientists found that victims of bullying showed symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders than kids who hadn't been bullied. (Anthes) People who are bullied have a higher risk of depression and anxiety, including the following symptoms that may persist into adulthood: Feeling lonely and sadness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and also lack of interest in activities. There are long-term effects for not only the victims of bullying, but also the bullies themselves. These effects include: have a higher risk of abusing drugs and alcohol, more like to engage in early sexual activity, more likely to have a criminal record at an earlier age..."In one study, 60% of boys who bullied others in middle school had a criminal conviction by age 24."), and are more likely to be abusive as an adult...to their spouse or even their children. (Effects of bullying) "Eleven characteristics were found to have a statistically significant association with reporting of bullying victimization, specifically." (What Characteristics of Bullying, Bully Victims, and Schools are Associated with Increased Reporting of Bullying to School Officials? Questions and Answers) If bullies did not used something that they didn't like agaist you, or used rumors, etc; then there would be no bullying, there would be no crying, there would be no reason for students to be afraid to go to school, there would be no short and long term affects, school would be a safer environment for students to feel protected.