General Article Is banter bullying?

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We all like a good lol. But does everyday banter ever become bullying? Is there a line and does it get crossed? NCS grads, Charlotte and Jazmyn, take on the debate.

By Jazmyn Elizabeth, Charlotte Symons and NCS (National Citizen Service)

Jazmyn: Banter is not bullying

‘Banter’ is a modern term that has grown popular over the last few years, usually in reference to the act of mocking or disparaging a friend, sometimes an acquaintance.

One might argue that what may be harmless to one may be h...

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