Who Is At Risk??

Image source: "The Significance of cyberbullying and why it is worse than what we thought"
http://highstermobile.co/blog/2016/05/09/the-significance-of-cyberbullying-and-why-it-is-worse-than-we-thought/

"Depending on the environment, some groups—such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) youth, youth with disabilities, and socially isolated youth—may be at an increased risk of being bullied." ("Risk Factors")

Always keep in mind that these descriptions are not all inclusive. Just because a child is gay, overweight, etc. does not mean that they will be picked on. A bully can be smaller than the person they are picking on, and might not be popular either. The bully and the victim come in all shapes and sizes.


Children who are typically more at risk for being bullied are:

-Are perceived as different from their peers, such as being overweight or underweight, wearing glasses or different clothing, being new to a school, or being unable to afford what kids consider “cool”

-Are perceived as weak or unable to defend themselves

-Are depressed, anxious, or have low self esteem

-Are less popular than others and have few friends

-Do not get along well with others, seen as annoying or provoking, or antagonize others for attention ("Risk Factors")

Children who bully:

-Are aggressive or easily frustrated

-Have less parental involvement or having issues at home

-Think badly of others

-Have difficulty following rules

-View violence in a positive way

-Have friends who bully others ("Risk Factors")

...might also have:

-Parents who show power and aggression by yelling, hitting or rejecting the child;

-Parents who show power and aggression with each other;

-Siblings who may bully the child at home;

-Friends who bully and are aggressive;

-Trouble standing up to peer pressure;

-Teachers or coaches who show power and aggression by yelling, excluding, etc. ("E.R.A.S.E Bullying.")

Work Cited

"Risk Factors." StopBullying.gov. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 July 2016.

"E.R.A.S.E Bullying." ERASE Bullying. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 July 2016.

Cyberbully. Digital image. The Significance of Cyberbullying and Why It Is Worse Than We Thought. Highstermobie, 09 May 2016. Web. 05 July 2016.