Bullies Behaving Badly
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Bullies often act out because they feel bad about themselves or hate themselves.
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Bullying can like to feel feel powerful or special, even if it hurts others.
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Bullies might break rules or act like rules don’t matter because they think nothing is real or important.
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Sometimes, bullies want attention or to distract themselves from their own pain.
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Bullying can become a habit because it lets them escape their feelings.
Common behaviors of bullies:
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Teasing, name-calling, or making fun of others
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Pushing, hitting, or physical aggression
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Spreading rumors or lies
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Excluding others from groups or activities
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Threatening or trying to scare people
Why bullies act this way:
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They may feel unloved or unimportant.
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They might be jealous or want to be noticed.
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They could be copying behavior they see at home or in media.
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They want to feel in control or less powerless.
How victims of bullying might act:
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Try to avoid the bully (flight)
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Stand up to the bully or fight back (fight)
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Freeze and do nothing, hoping the bully will stop (freeze)
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Sometimes, victims try to make the bully happy so they won’t get picked on.
How bullies react to their victims:
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Bullies usually keep picking on people who don’t fight back.
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If someone stands up to them, bullies often stop and move on to someone else.
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If a bully gets hurt or challenged, they might act friendly afterward or try to be friends.
Important advice:
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Always stand up for yourself or others if you can, but you don’t have to fight physically.
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Use your strengths, like your words or intelligence, to defend yourself.
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Bullies are less likely to keep bothering someone who stands up to them.
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You don’t have to use the same tactics as the bully to protect yourself.
It’s important to remember that bullies come in all shapes and sizes—sometimes even in places like government or positions of power. But wherever bullying happens, the one solution that truly works is standing up for yourself and others. You are not powerless.
By using your voice, your courage, and your compassion, you make a difference—not just for yourself, but for everyone around you. Standing up doesn’t always mean fighting back with anger; it can mean speaking out, seeking help, or simply refusing to let the bully’s words or actions define your worth. When we stand together and support each other, we create a world where kindness and respect can shine brighter than any act of bullying.
You have the strength within you—believe in it, and use it to make your world a better place.
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