Bullying is a problem in a lot of schools, and that’s not a good thing. People bully through physical actions like hitting or kicking, verbal attacks such as name-calling, relational harm like spreading rumors and exclusion, and cyberbullying through online platforms. If you see anyone doing this go to an adult immediately. People bully most of the time because they are hurting on the inside and take it out on someone. The adult/adults will talk to the person and see what they’re going through. Depending on what they did they might have detention or get suspended for a week. The most important thing to know if you were bullied is that the bully will not go unpunished.

 Other reasons why they bully are insecurity, a desire for power, or social status. Other factors include learning the behavior from others, dealing with stress or trauma, or a lack of empathy. Bullies may also be acting out of unhappiness, jealousy, or to cope with being bullied themselves. Bullying isn’t just in schools it is also online through social media, messaging apps, and online forums, or in person on school grounds after hours, at home, in the neighborhood, or on public transportation like school buses. Bullying can also occur during travel to or from school. Bullying is a problem but we are doing everything we can to stop it.