Bullying is described as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children and young teens that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.

There are many types of bullying, but the three main types include: physical, verbal and emotional.

Physical bullying is most prevalent in academic institutions. This bullying technique may involve spitting, shoving, kicking or even punching.

Verbal bullying is the use of hurtful and cruel words to carry out an act of bullying. In this type of bullying, the aggressor also known as the bully tries to verbally upset the victim through taunting and teasing. The verbal assault might focus on an individual’s appearance, lifestyle choices, intellect, skin color and even ethnicity. Most verbal bullies have a low self-esteem and tend to bully others so as to increase their social standings and feel better about themselves.

Last, but not least, is emotional. Emotional bullying, also known as relational aggression is the use of words to carry out an act of bullying.

Most, if not all, bullies have a low self-esteem and tend to bully others feel better about themselves. Bullying should be taken more seriously than it actually is, because countless children and young teens are constantly bullied every single day, especially in schools, and unfortunately eventually turn to suicide as a way out. Bullying should not even exist, because I don't care who you are, bullying is NEVER okay!