February 25, 2010 — vol. 45, no 29
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Why do you think kids bully one another? |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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I think they bully one another because they either come from a dysfunctional home or they're looking for attention. |
Lynn Riley Sales Dorchester |
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Dysfunctional family, community, society and media. They send mixed messages on the issues of violence. |
Annette Fluker Bus Driver Mattapan |
