They could be packing weapons. This isn t a joke. It used to be that bullies were lonely, insecure, and lacked social skills. They were hurt, friendless children who used fear and aggression to get attention and status. Today s bullies are different.
Research suggests that many bullies have tons of friends and self-confidence.
They re not hurting at all. They ve simply learned that violence and intimidation can get them what they want. If the bullies in our school are like this, it may be dangerous to confront them directly. Talk to your parents, teacher, guidance counselor, school authorities, or the police. Here are some things that others have tried.