Bullying happens when a child is picked on by another child, or group of children. It is hurtful and deliberate . It can happen in many different ways. Children who bully may hit or punch another child.
Victims find it difficult to defend themselves.
Bullying usually happens again and again. It goes on for a long time, unless something is done about it. Bullying is very common and probably happens in all schools. Recent surveys in this country have shown that 1 in 4 primary school pupils, and 1 in 10 secondary school pupils, are being bullied. There is no single reason why some children become bullies, and others are bullied by them.