Bullying

Bullying

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior towards others that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.

Types of bullying:

Physical: pushing, shoving, hitting, kicking, biting, hair pulling, inappropriate touching, breaking objects or damaging another’s possessions

Verbal: It includes teasing, intimidation, demeaning jokes, rumors, gossip and slander. Very common because it is quick, direct and easy to do.

Sexual: Using words that demean someone about their gender or sexuality, inappropriate touching of body parts, unwelcome physical contact or even posting inappropriate photos online.

Emotional: Leaving someone out on purpose, telling lies to hurt another’s reputation, and humiliating someone publicly. This type is more sophisticated, and often done by a group. It is very hurtful.

Cyberbullying: Using technology to send mean text messages, posting videos, stories, or photos that ridicule someone, and spreading rumors through social networking sites.

(allianceforsafekids.org)