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Is It a Joke or Is It Mean? Teach Your Child How to Tell the Difference

Some children may have difficulty recognizing when teasing is playful versus hurtful. This guide teaches clear differences between laughing with someone and laughing at them, plus what children can do when a joke feels wrong.