With kids, there's a thin line between teasing and torture. This is Ellen Levine with Good Advice From Good Housekeeping.
Kids insult each other all the time.
Usually, there's no harm done. It may even help toughen them up for later life. But repeated taunting can hurt a child's self-esteem. Experts say when it involves a dispute over a toy or other possession, don't worry about it. Staying out of the way may help them resolve their own differences.