Bullying is repeated aggressive behaviour that can be physical, verbal, or relational.

Boys
frequently bully using physical threats and actions, while girls are more likely to engage in verbal
or relationship bullying.
Characteristics of bullying
Boys who bully tend to be physically stronger than other children.
Girls who bully tend to be perceived as popular.
Have trouble following rules.
Show little concern for feelings for others
mpulsive
Hot headed
!ominant
"ack #mpathy
#asily frustrated and $nnoyed
%hat effects does bullying have on students and schools&
#ffects on the bullied students
' Students who are bullied can develop physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach
pains or sleeping problems
' "oose interest in school
' $fraid to go to school
' Bullied students lose confidence in themselves. (hey e)perience depression, low self
esteem even suicidal thoughts or lash out in violent ways * e.g. school shooting+
' ,eel wary and suspicious of others
' Be less accepted by peers , avoid conflict and socially withdrawn
' "ack quality friendships at school
#ffects on students who bully
' Get into frequent fights
' Steal and vandali-e property
' !rink and smoke
' Have poor grades
' .erceive a negative climate
' /ay carry a weapon
#ffects of bullying on bystanders
' ,earful that they maybe the ne)t target
' .owerless to act
' ,eels guilty for not acting
' (empted to participate
#ffects on the school
' Becomes an environment of fear and disrespect hampering the ability of students to
learns
' Students feel insecure and tend to dislike school
' Students perceive that teachers and staff have little control and don0t care what happens
to them.
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