User:Forever21ken/Aspect of Bullying : Causes

- The issue of bullying has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, but it is something that has always been around, and something some most likely still think is “one of those things/.” But being bullied can cause serious problems with self-esteem, and has even been a contributing factor to suicide. But like many social problems, simply declaring that bullying must stop is not enough. It is important to ask ourselves, “What are the causes of bullying?”. There are some common causes : - Feeling Powerless in Their Own Lives - Someone Else is Bullying Them - Bullies are often jealous of or frustrated with the person they are bullying - Lack of Understanding or Empathy - Looking for Attention - Bullies come from dysfunctional families - Bullies need to be in control - Bullying behavior gets rewarded - Bullies don’t care how others feel - Bullies can’t regulate their emotions Reference https://americanspcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Bullying-Causes-of-Courtesy-of-nobullying.pdf