Bullying
What is bullying?
- bullying is repeated aggressive behavior by a person directed to a less powerful person to cause harm
- bullying differs from aggression because bullying is repeated aggressive abuse, and aggression is just one incident of harmful behavior
Physical Bullying
Involves kicking, punching, spitting, or even shoving. The bully is usually larger than the victim or is in a large group.
Verbal Bullying
The bully in this type uses words to tease or taunt the victim based on looks, academic level, or race.
Emotional Bullying
In this type of bullying the bully says words to cause distress by spreading rumors, and/or excluding the individual from an event.
Why bullying happens
- the bully might think it's fun or cool
- it makes them feel more powerful or gain attention for themselves
- jealousy
- interpersonal aggression
- they're copying an action they've seen done before
Ways to prevent bullying
- treat others with respect
- stand up for others
- get involved
- stay away from places where bullying happens
- tell the bully to calm down or just laugh it off