Q: Is it okay for 7 teenage boys over 15 to jump a 12 year old boy
A: No, it is battery. It is both a crime and a civil wrong. I hope the 12-year-old is okay. Good luck
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No, it is not okay for seven teenage boys to jump a 12-year-old boy. Violence or bullying, especially when one person is outnumbered, is harmful and dangerous. It can cause physical injury and emotional trauma that lasts a long time.
If you or someone you know is involved in or witnesses such behavior, it’s important to step in or seek help from an adult. Whether you are the target, the bystander, or even part of the group, it’s never too late to make the right choice and stop the situation from escalating.
Remember, everyone deserves to feel safe and respected. When something like this happens, talking to someone you trust can make a huge difference.
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