Bullying is when a person or group of people hurt someone on purpose.

 

 

Bullying is behaviour that is:

 

• Harmful, done by one person or a group
• Deliberate, and happens more than once
• Done by someone more powerful, making the bullied person feel weak.

 

Bullying can be emotional or physically harmful behaviour. It can include any of the following:

 

• Name calling, and picking on people
• Making rude comments and threats
• Kicking, hitting, and pushing
• Taking and damaging belongings
• Gossiping and spreading hurtful lies and rumours
• Leaving people out

 

These can be face-to-face, through other people, or through text messages and emails.

 

Bullying can happen at school, in the street or park, or in a relationship.

 

What bullying isn't:

 

• Falling out with people
• Short arguments and fights
• Friends breaking up
• Occasional teasing

 

 

 

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