Introduction Bullying refers to the act of intimidating a person in order to make them do something against their will (McCarthy, 2001). It entails the use of cruel means that are geared towards making others feel weak, timid, or less superior. Bullying happens in the form of verbal abuse, inappropriate physical contact, or visual illustrations such as drawings. According to experts, bullying is one of the most widespread moral weaknesses in contemporary society. Some of the most notable places where cases of bullying are common include learning institutions, neighborhoods, workplaces, and social networking sites (McCarthy, 2001). Bullying, especially in schools creates poor learning environments that affect the proper development of children. Studies have established that bullying affects the emotional, physical, and social development of victims because they grow with certain fears. Victims of bullying have difficulties making friends, trusting people, having stable relationships, and understanding their emotions (Winkler, 2005). Everyone in society has a huge role to play with regard to identifying bullies and their reasons for intimidating others, as well as coming up with effective prevention strategies. Some of the factors that contribute to bullying include poor parenting, economic challenges, lack of mentorship, and jealousy among others (McCarthy, 2001). Types of bullying Studies have established that there are numerous types of bullying. Bullies often target their victims depending on their race, skin color, educational background, physical appearance, disability, and sexual orientation (Lines, 2008). Others factors that are considered include the nature of their work, friends, and dressing style. First, there is physical bullying. It is a form of intimidation that involves physical contact with a target or their property. Examples of physical bullying include thumping, banging, tripping, pilfering, pushing, and breaking (Lines, 2008). Second, there is verbal bullying. It entails the use abusive or inappropriate language towards someone in order to annoy or make them suffer. Examples of verbal bullying include teasing, racist remarks, insulting, and spreading false rumors. Third, there is relational bullying (Lines, 2008). According to experts, this form of intimidation involves actions or comments made by a bully in order to hurt the reputation and emotions of their target. Examples include shameful gestures, awkward jokes, mimicking, and exclusion from social groups (Lines, 2008). Research has established that this type of bullying is hard to detect, very harmful, and more common among girls than boys. Fourth, there is cyber bullying. It involves intimidation directed to someone through social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Skype, MySpace, and Email (McCarthy, 2001). Bullies often take advantage of the secrecy of virtual chat rooms to humiliate their targets because it is hard to know their real identities (Lines, 2008). This kind of bullying was first witnessed after the invention of the internet. As technology continues to develop, experts argue that the boundaries of bullying are likely to expand beyond manageable levels. Other notable types of intimidation