The Truth About Bullying
What you need to know
What really is bulling?
Bulling is the act of being pushed around repeatedly by the same person(s) and having a lower self esteem.
Signs of Bulling
- unexplained bruises and cuts
- not going/skipping school
- sudden withdrawal from friends, family and activities
- eating less food
- loss of friends
- drop in grades
- talks about suicide or running away
Main Forms of Bulling
Cyber Bulling
Verbal Bulling
Physical Bulling
This type of bullying basically involves the use of physical force. Physical bullying is most prevalent in academic institutions. This bullying technique may involve the spiting, shoving, kicking or even punching. In most instances, the aggressor is physically larger than the victim or may be within a group. The idea behind physical bullying is for the bully to establish superiority and continued control over a victim. This is more common in teenage boys who prefer to face people rather than verbal bulling.
Facts and Statistics
- 1/7 students K-12 are either a bully or a victim
- 71% of students report incidents of bulling at their school in North Carolina
- There are three main types of bulling but more sub forms of bulling
- Most kids who are bullied try/do commit suicide or run away from home
For More Help
Works Cited
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O'Neil, Sam. "Teen Suicide Facts." Suicide Prevention Education Alliance. SPEA, n.d. Web. 06 May 2015.
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