What is Bullying and How Does It Differ in Boys and Girls?

What is Bullying and How Does It Differ in Boys and Girls?
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What is bullying?1
  • An intentional act. The child who bullies wants to harm the victim; it is no accident.
  • Characterized by repeat occurrences. Bullying is not generally considered a random act, nor a single incident.
  • A power differential. A fight between two kids of equal power is not bullying; bullying is a fight where the child who bullies has some advantage or power over the child who is victimized.
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