“CDC defines bullying as any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) by another youth or group of youths, who are not siblings or current dating partners. It involves an observed or perceived power imbalance, and is repeated multiple times or is highly likely to be repeated.

Bullying may inflict harm or distress on the victim including physical, psychological, social, or educational harm.1 Common types of bullying include:

• Physical such as hitting, kicking, and tripping.
• Verbal including name-calling and teasing.
• Relational or social such as spreading rumors and leaving out of the group.
• Damage to victim’s property.

Bullying is an adverse childhood experience that is widespread in the United States. Bullying harms all youth involved including those who are bullied, those who bully others, and bystanders who witness it.

Bullying is common. About one in five high school students reported being bullied on school property in the past year. More than one in six high school students reported being bullied electronically in the past year including through texting and social media.

Some youth experience bullying more than others. Female students were more likely than male students to experience bullying, both on school property and electronically.”

Center for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC (Bullying | Youth Violence Prevention | CDC)