W hether as direct as a punch or as subtle as a smirk, bullying is a serious problem in American schools, where one in seven children is either a bully or has been victimized by one.
Bullying can leave permanent physical and emotional injuries.
Know what bullying looks like. Most bullying is verbal, not physical, like mocking, name-calling, and spreading hurtful rumors. Bullies enjoy bullying. New research shows that they enjoy the power of bullying and making other people suffer. Far from regretting their acts, they often rationalize them by saying the victims provoked them in some way.