Bullying is a quarrelsome person who browbeats, frightens, or hurts smaller or weaker people(dictionary). Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior manifested by the use of force or coercion to affect others, particularly when the behavior is habitual and involves an imbalance of power. It include verbal harassment, physical assault or coercion and may be directed repeatedly towards particular victims, perhaps on grounds of race, religion, gender, sexuality, or ability.The imbalance of power may be social power and/or physical power. The victim of bullying is sometimes referred to as a "target".
Some people do not take bullying seriously. They believe it is no harm to others but that is a lie. Bullying can lead to so many different things. Such as depression, low self- esteem, and suicide.Picking on someone just because they look different or act different or even if they like the same sex is just ridiculous. It can destroy someones entire life, especially for the ones who actually cares about what others say.
Some people do not know bullying consists of three basic types of abuse – emotional, verbal, and physical. It typically involves subtle methods of coercion such as intimidation. Bullying can be defined in many different ways. The UK currently has no legal definition of bullying, while some U.S. states have laws against it.
Bullying can increase the risk of child suffering from psychotic symptoms by up to four times, researchers have revealed today. Victims of being bullied usually may suffer physically and emotionally, and their schoolwork will likely show it. Grades drop because, instead of listening to the teacher, children are wondering what they did wrong and whether anyone will sit with them at lunch. If bullying persists, they may be afraid to go to school. Problems with low self-esteem and depression can last into adulthood and interfere with personal and...