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What is bullying?

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  1. In 2014 the U.S. Department of Education and the Center for Disease Control defined bullying as having these components:

    • Aggressive behavior

    • Power imbalance

    • Repeated or likely to be repeated.

    Middle schoolers are most likely to be bullied. Most bullying in this age group is done in person. It involves name calling, spreading rumors, teasing, hitting, pushing, threatening or sexual comments. Sometimes kids are bullied online.

    Bullying can have a lot of long-term consequences that may last into adulthood.

    • Physical bullying

      Physical bullying is one of the most obvious and easily identifiable forms of bullying. It involves the use of physical force or aggression to harm or intimidate another person. This type of bullying can include hitting, kicking, pushing or any other physical action intended to cause harm or injury.

    • Verbal bullying

      Verbal bullying involves using words to hurt or intimidate another person. This can include teasing, name-calling, spreading rumors, or any other form of verbal aggression. Verbal bullying can be particularly destructive because it can be difficult to get rid of and can leave emotional scars that will last a lifetime.

    • Cyberbullying

      In today's digital age, cyberbullying is an increasingly common form of bullying. It involves using technology such as social media, text messaging or email to harass, intimidate or embarrass another person. Cyberbullying can take many different forms, such as spreading rumors online, sharing embarrassing photos or videos, or sending threatening messages.

    • Social bullying

      Social bullying, also known as relational aggression, involves using social status or relationships to hurt or intimidate another person. This can include excluding someone from a social group, spreading rumors, or using social media to humiliate another person. Social bullying can be particularly difficult to detect because it is often done in secret or behind closed doors.

    • Sexual bullying

      Sexual bullying is a form of bullying that includes unwelcome sexual advances, comments or behavior. It can include inappropriate touching, sexual advances, or any other behavior intended to intimidate, humiliate, or coerce another person into sexual activity. Sexual bullying can be particularly destructive and traumatic, and it can have long-term consequences for the victim.

    • Racial bullying

      Racial bullying involves using someone's race or ethnicity to harass or intimidate them. This can include using racial slurs, making derogatory comments or engaging in discriminatory behavior. Racial bullying can be particularly harmful as it affects a person's identity and can lead to feelings of isolation and discrimination.

    • Psychological Effects

      The psychological effects of bullying include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, selfharming behavior (especially for girls), alcohol and drug use and dependence, aggression, and involvement in violence or crime (especially for boys). While bullying can lead to mental health problems for any child, those who already have mental health difficulties are even more likely to be bullied and to experience its negative effects.

    • Physical Effects

      The physical effects of bullying can be obvious and immediate, such as being injured from a physical attack. However, the ongoing stress and trauma of being bullied can also lead to physical problems over time. A child who is bullied could develop sleep disorders - such as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep - stomachaches, headaches, heart palpitations, dizziness, bedwetting, and chronic pain and somatization (i.e., a syndrome of distressful, physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical cause).

    • Academic Effects

      Research has consistently shown that bullying can have a negative impact on how well children and adolescents do in school. It has a negative impact on both grades and standardized test scores starting as early as kindergarten and continuing through high school.

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