It is often a reality for children in youth groups, clubs, in neighborhoods and in their homes. Young bullies tend to grow up to become adult bullies we fear at work, avoid at sporting events and hear about on the evening news. Aggression, frustration and intimidation can become so easily ingrained in children that, once the pattern is set, it is very difficult to change. Dr. Dan Olweus, an international leader in the study of bullying and victimization, found that 60 percent of Norwegian boys characterized as bullies in sixth through ninth grades had been convicted of at least one crime by the age of 24, compared to 23 percent of boys not characterized as bullies. 20 chance of becoming adult criminals.
Some experts use the term peer abuse as a way to characterize the cruelty of bullying.
Bullying is repeated and systematic harassment and attacks on others. Bullying can be perpetrated by an individual or group on individuals or groups. Bullying takes many forms where there is an imbalance of power and control. Has few friends Seems afraid of school, clubs, etc. This text was extracted from the publication, MF2412.