There are all kinds of reasons why young people bully others. When people are asked why they bully, some said:
- Because they see others doing it
- Because they thought that was what they had to do to hang out with the right crowd
- Because it made them feel stronger, smarter, or better than the person they were bullying
- Because they think that it was the best way for them to keep others from bullying them
Whatever the reason, bullying is something we all need to think about. Whether we've done it ourselves ... or whether friends or other people we know are doing it ... we all need to recognize that bullying has a terrible effect on everyone. It may not be happening to you today, but it could tomorrow. Working together, we can make the lives of other people better.
