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In The Age Of Hate, Being Nice Matters In Temecula

To prevent schoolchildren from picking on their peers now and into adulthood -- whether it be bullying face-to-face or online -- the Temecula Valley Unified School District will hold its third annual "Because Nice Matters" week.

Look at the comments section of most online news outlets and – no surprise – there’s a barrage of hate.

Seems bullying is not something only kids do.

To prevent schoolchildren from picking on their peers now and into adulthood -- whether it be bullying face-to-face or online -- the Temecula Valley Unified School District will hold its third annual “Because Nice Matters” week. 

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The event begins Sept. 23. Various activities are planned at TVUSD campuses throughout the week designed to get kids thinking about why people bully and the consequences of hateful behavior.

What are your thoughts? Do you think online bullying is making us a society of hate?

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