Bullying

Key facts about bullying

• Bullying is always wrong. It should never be overlooked or ignored.
• Bullying can happen at home, at school, online, or in any other social activity.
• It often occurs where there is little or no adult supervision.

Why do children bully?

Children can bully for a number of reasons:

• Watching aggressive TV programmes or playing violent video games
• Feelings of low self-esteem
• Changes or disruptions at home
• Poor communication skills or impulse control
• Wanting to show off among peers or feel like a leader in a group
• Poor understanding of the feelings of others