Whether as direct as a punch or as subtle as a smirk, bullying is a serious problem in American schools. In the Middle School this year, we have stressed that each student must respect others and in turn they should expect to be respected. National research has revealed that one in seven children have been victimized by a bully at school. Know what bullying looks like. Most bullying is verbal, not physical, such as mocking, name-calling, and spreading hurtful rumors.
Bullies enjoy bullying.
Don t feel sorry for children who bully because they are sad on the inside . 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. Children go along to get along. Victims of bullies are often avoided and rarely defended by their classmates because they don t want to chance becoming the bully s next victim.