A bully is a person who hurts someone else on purpose. Anyone can be a bully, including a stranger, a friend, a brother or sister, a young person or an adult.
Bullying can take many different forms, including:
• hitting, kicking or pushing someone
• threatening to hurt someone
• stealing, hiding or ruining someone's things
• making someone do things he or she doesn’t want to do
• name-calling
• teasing
• insulting
• refusing to talk to someone (the “silent treatment”)
• spreading lies, gossip or rumors about someone
If you’ve been bullied, you’re not alone. Practically everyone has had an experience with a bully at some time. It’s very important to remember that it’s not your fault.
