This presentation covers some of the reasons of why bullies bully. Stepping inside the mind of a bully allows us to understand their mindset and realize that in some cases they are victims themselves and need help - that does not excuse their behavior, though. Bullies, like most people, can be helped to change.

1. WHY DO PEOPLE
BULLY?9 COMMON
REASONS FOR
BULLYING

2. The Bully Has Been BulliedBefore
Many bullies have been bullied before,
whether by family or just by their peers.
They may have been teased to a point
where they feel insignificant, which
makes them so angry that they have to
take it out on someone else.
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3. The Bully Is Lonely
Everyone needs attention and
sometimes, those who don’t get enough
will turn into bullies.
They feel bullying gives them power and
a sense of importance. Even if they have
many friends, they may still crave the
attention they feel they deserve.
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4. The Bully Has Problems At Home
It is common for a bully to have problems
at home.
This could be physical or verbal abuse.
That could turn a normal person into an
aggressive and emotional being with a
fragile mind.
If this is the case, then the bully is a
victim too.
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5. The Bully Has Low Self-Esteem
If someone feels that they’re not smart
enough, attractive enough or worthy
enough, then they have to make
themselves feel better about
themselves.
The easiest way to do so is by putting
someone else down.
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6. The Bully Is Jealous
If a bully is jealous of a particular person
then they’ll take their frustrations out on
that person.
The main reason for jealously is often
popularity.
The victim could be more popular than
the bully which truly gets on their
nerves.
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7. The Bully Is Part Of A Pack
Bullies roll in groups. They want a sense
of security just in case someone decides
to fight back. Being alone, reduces their
confidence and they will wait until they
feel safe.
The bully’s peers can be bullies
themselves or they can be intimidated
into supporting a bully.
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8. The Bully Has A Big Ego
To some the main motivation for bullying
is their big ego. In their arrogance they
believe that they’re better than others.
Until someone challenges them on this,
they’ll continue to have the same frame
of mind.
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9. The Bully Likes To Impress
Certain people want to be the centre of
attention.
There’s nothing wrong with that but a
bully chooses to get that attention in the
wrong way.
They usually don’t have any particular
talent or skills that can impress people
so they have to make fun of someone.
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10. The Bully Sees You As Being Different
A bully will pick out their target based on
a specific reason: race, sexuality,
disability, looks, something else…
They will single out and/or physically
abuse a victim.
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11. We want to keep West Thames
College free from bullying.
If you or someone you know have been affected by these issues,
talk to your SLA, college counsellor or Student services.