All children at some point could become a bully or become the victim of bullying. There is no stereotype of a typical bully or a typical victim. Children bully for a variety of reasons:

♦ It might seem funny at the time – they don’t realise that it hurts.

♦ It makes them feel powerful.

♦ They want to impress others around them.

♦ They feel bad about themselves and so they want to make others feel the same way.

♦ They are jealous.

♦ They have been bullied themselves and are taking it out on someone else.

Often, children who bully need support too.