Who Does It--and Why?
Kids who bully come in all shapes and sizes. They can be big or small, older or younger, rich or poor, boy or girl. They can be any color and come from any kind of family. They can live in any kind of house. They can be popular or unpopular. You just can't tell who bullies by how they look or where they live.
So how can you spot a kid who bullies? Look for these clues:
They want to have power and control over other kids. They do this by making kids feel bad in one way or another.
They might feel bad about themselves. Some kids who bully think the only way they can feel better about themselves is to make someone else feel worse than they do.
They might think highly of themselves. Some kids who bully think they are better than others and that it's okay to be mean.
Remember, bullies think they have all the power--but they don't.