On the other hand, if a child is on the receiving end of taunts and name-calling by any persons regularly, then that is considered bullying. Physical aggression, social alienation, verbal aggression, and intimidation are the four main categories of bullying. Many parents are shocked when they find out their child has been the victim of a bully, and a few parents are shocked to find out that their child has been a bully. Victims tend to be more passive, anxious, and insecure than non-victims and to have more negative views of themselves. The bullies, by comparison, tend to be aggressive children and frequently lack empathy for others.
Bullies usually have a positive self-image and a desire to be in control.
The bully cherishes power. The cherished myth of the bully as a loner with a poor self image seeking to bolster his own self-worth by attacking others didn't hold up to scrutiny of scientific study. Any child can be a bully, and any child can be bullied if the circumstances are right. Although bullying is common, studies report that only half the children report what is happening to a parent, and even fewer to a teacher. Few adults witness the acts of the bully because most aggression occurs at school and places where there is little oversight by an adult.