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Why do you think kids bully one another?

It’s a power thing. I’ve never been a bully, but what I’ve witnessed is they usually didn’t have any friends. So, to make themselves feel bigger, they picked on quiet or kids who stayed by themselves.
 Fred Sanders
Landscaper
Everett
Kids bully one another to build self-esteem. Maybe they’ve been bullied at home by their parent(s) or siblings, so they pick a person who they can get their frustration off on.

 David Dixon
Marketing Researcher
Somerville
Kids can sense a person's shyness or lack of confidence. As human beings we have to stand out…they (bullies) think they’ll be liked by their peers.

 Anthony Holloway
Martial Arts Instructor
Mattapan
No.1, to cover up for their own mishaps. No. 2, some of them got bullied by their bigger brothers, so they take it out on the weaker ones.

 Kevin McCoy
Lead Service Attendant/AMTRAK
Boston
I think they bully one another because they either come from a dysfunctional home or they're looking for attention.

 Lynn Riley
Sales
Dorchester
Dysfunctional family, community, society and media. They send mixed messages on the issues of violence.

 Annette Fluker
Bus Driver
Mattapan