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Kids Health: The Scoop on Gossip ArticleKids Health: The Scoop on Gossip Article
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3rd - 8th
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Physical Education
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Resource Type
Articles
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For Administrator Use
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Lexile Measures
900L
Language
English, Spanish
Article

Kids Health: The Scoop on Gossip

Curated by ACT

We've all probably heard a bit of gossip, a story about someone we know that might embarrass him. Despite whether the information is true or not, the fact that it is being passed on to other people could be harmful for him. It may be fun to discuss other people with your friends, but it can be hurtful if it is done in the wrong way. Read more about the differences between talking and gossiping and ways to cope with rumors.

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Concepts

friendship, gossip, safety, stories, trust, relationships

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friend, friends, gossiping, help, keeping secrets, rumor, rumors, secret, secrets, talk, talking, kidshealth, nemours foundation, relationship, story

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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