Behavioral Characteristics of the School Bully
School bullies have certain common characteristics that may help teachers and administrators recognize potential bullies before the behavior materializes.
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Temperament
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School bullies tend to be hot headed, impulsive and dominant. They are easily frustrated, have trouble following rules or respecting authority, and don't have much empathy for others.
Physical Characteristics
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Bullies often tend to be bigger than other children their age. They also tend to be physically stronger, which enables them to carry out their bullying with little fear of repercussion.
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Home Life
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Bullies often have home environments that nurture their antisocial behavior. They may get bullied at home by abusive parents. Parents may lack involvement in their child's life, and they may fail to provide adequate supervision. The parents also may be overly permissive or, conversely, dole out harsh physical punishment.
Other Antisocial Acts
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School bullies rarely limit their antisocial behavior to the school yard. They may get in fights at ballparks or at parties. They are quick to lose their tempers and may engage in vandalism.
Future Problems
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School bullies invariably have problems in later stages of their lives. According to the Family First Aid website, teens who bully are four times more likely to be convicted of a crime by the age of 24 than nonbullies.
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