Bullying: Types, Causes, and Personal Experience

First of all, I chose this subject because it is a big social issue that brings the worst up in people and can end in some very tragic ways, I have also been bullied myself, but we will get into that

What is the difference between bullying and teasing?

Constantly picking on someone

As defined by the American Psychological Association, bullying is a type of aggressive behavior that takes place when an individual intentionally causes someone else discomforts on repeated occasions.

Bullying can be exhibited through physical, verbal, or social hurt. Sometimes kids have bad days and may be mean to others but that does not necessarily mean that it is bullying In order for a behavior to be considered bullying three things must be true The behavior must be unwanted and aggressive There must be an imbalance of power for example in strength or popularity

The behavior also needs to happen more than once or have potential to happen more 4 types of bullying

PhysicalPhysical bullying involves physical contact with another person or their possessions. Some examples of physical bullying include hitting, kicking or pushing another person. It can also include taking and destroying someone else’s possessions

Verbal/mentalVerbal bullying is defined as any words used to cause pain, harm or embarrassment. Some examples include name-calling, disrespectful comments about someone’s attributes, making inappropriate or sexual comments, especially in front of a group.