What is Bullying?
What two elements MUST be present for behavior to qualify as bullying?
Power imbalance and repetition
Name one factor that may make a child more likely to be bullied.
Being perceived as different, weak, new, unpopular, or unable to defend themselves, etc.
Name one emotional reason someone may bully.
Insecurity, poor social skills, lack of empathy, poor self-esteem, ???
What type includes teasing, name-calling, and taunting?
Verbal bullying.
Name one warning sign a child is being bullied.
Unexplained injuries, lost belongings, stomachaches, avoiding school, etc.
Give two examples of bullying behaviors
Threats, spreading rumors, physical or verbal attacks, excluding someone, etc.
Are kids who don’t get along well with others more or less at risk?
More at risk.
True or False: Some bullies have been bullied themselves.
True
What type of bullying involves hitting, kicking, or damaging belongings?
Physical bullying
Name a warning sign that a child might be bullying others.
Aggression, fights, blaming others, new unexplained belongings, ???
True or False: Teasing someone one time is considered bullying.
False — it must be repeated or have potential to repeat.
Name a group that may have increased risk for bullying
Youth with disabilities, socially isolated youth, ???
Name one family factor that can contribute to bullying.
Violence at home, authoritarian parenting, low parental involvement, ???
What type involves spreading rumors or excluding someone?
Social/relational bullying
Name one long‑term effect for kids who are bullied.
Depression, anxiety, headaches, lower grades, social issues, ???
What makes a power imbalance?
Physical strength, popularity, access to embarrassing info, or social status.
What is “stigma” and how does it affect bullying?
Stigma spreads false/harmful info about groups, increasing bullying and hate crimes.
Name one school factor that contributes to bullying behavior.
Bullying not being addressed, exclusion, not feeling accepted
What makes cyberbullying unique?
It can be persistent, permanent, and hard to notice
Name one long‑term effect for kids who bully others.
Substance abuse, aggression, legal trouble, future relationship problems, ???
What is the definition of bullying provided in the introduction slide?
Repeatedly hurting, threatening, teasing, or frightening someone to feel powerful.
Name at least two traits common in kids who bully others.
Aggressive, easily frustrated, low empathy, pressured by peers, positive view of violence, ???
Why might someone bully to “feel more powerful”?
Low self-esteem or not knowing how to manage emotions, ???
Psychological bullying is defined as what?
Repeated words or actions that cause psychological harm.
In school shooters from 2013–2019, what percent reported being bullied?
60%.