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Posted: Thu 1:01 AM, Dec 27, 2012
Reporter: CBS
Updated: Thu 7:22 AM, Dec 27, 2012

Kindness Prevents Bullying?

Kindness may be the key to prevent bullying.

A new study of 9 to 11 year olds found children who were assigned to perform acts of kindness – like sharing their lunch or giving their moms a hug-- reported increased feelings of happiness.

Classmates were also more likely to choose them to work on school projects.

Researchers say the more a child has acceptance from his or her peers, the less likely he or she will be bullied.

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