Bullying is aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. There are many types of bullying including verbal, social, relational, cyber, and physical bullying. Statistics show that over 20% of students report being bullied. Rates of traditional bullying are around 35% for ages 12-18 while cyber bullying is around 15%. Behaviors of bullies include a need to control others, anger issues, lack of empathy, and concern for popularity. Strategies to deal with bullying involve educating students, setting clear policies, and maintaining open communication.