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Who bullies?
Bullies can be different types of people. Some may
be going through a difficult time themselves and bully
others as a way of gaining control and power.
Some may have been bullied themselves. Bullying
makes them feel more powerful and in charge.
Others may have bullying adults in their lives or
parents who bully them or others - so they are copying
bad behaviour which they see as normal.
Others may have mental problems that may develop
more fully later in their lives – such as personality
disorders or disorders that mean they have little or no
empathy for others.
Whatever the reason all bullies have certain things in
common: they are afraid of not being liked by their peers
and they have a need to be in control.
