Why do you think bullies hurt other people? ( this is for a newspaper story)?

Question

I am writing a story in a newspaper and I need opinions for this question. Thx! ( note that your answer may be used in the story) I have another question under friends if u are inerested.

Answer 1

i think bullies (that hurt others) are people who have a lot of things to heal about themselves.

like they re-create outside the way they feel inside; consantly annoyed, intimidated, worthless.

Answer 2

The main reason that people hurt other people is for control. Most of the bullies you see are trying to fill some other void in their life that they can't control (for example a bad home life, low self esteem, etc.) by using their power either physically or verbally over another person.
A simple example is if you're having a bad day, have you ever taken it out on someone that had absolutely nothing to do with the situation? Not meaning that's a bully, but it's the same concept.

Answer 3

I think i read once because of unstable family conditions, they feel a need to undo what was done unto them, make someone's life miserble. But, i would research that before u put that into your article.

I think i also read that sometimes bullies a created when a father is a bad father(maybe he left) or sometimes a mother is a bad mother. So the kid feels a need to take charge and he does that the only way he/she knows, by beating up other kids etc.

I hope that helps. I also hope i get best answer. =]

Answer 4

It's partly overcompensation - they feel weak or vulnerable, so they push others around to make themselves feel stronger. Problem is, our society effectively rewards bullies by teaching our children not to fight back. Bullies are attracted to those targets they view as weaker than themselves, because they anticipate a higher chance of success. If a sufficient number of targets become difficult to push around, the bully behavior would eventually diminish for lack of reward. Then they'd have to learn more effective coping strategies which involve dealing with other people as equals.

Answer 5

Hello, I was kinda like a bully when I was a child. I think that the reason kids do this kinda thing is because they are insecure with them self. This is a way for them to release there anger. They come from messed up families....I grew up feeling sorry for the things i did to others and I'm happy to say I had the opportunity to say I was sorry to those I hurt.....

Answer 6

Bullies hurt others because the hurt inside. Next time a bullies attempts to hurt you with words or actions answer them this way. I will forget you soon enough but you will always have your reflection in the mirror. You could try help a bullies but usually they out grow their hang- ups

Answer 7

People are essentially aggressive. We need to be aggressive to find food, mates, and other resources. Society is structured to temper this aggression by providing just enough resources for everyone.

However, this anti-social behavior can be brought out by any number of factors. Usually, bullies lack self confidence, and feel the need to justify themselves by physically harassing others.

Often, this behavior is related to the need for dominance. Dominance implies power; the power to control others to gain for yourself all the resources you desire. It is a basic aspect of the human social construct. Kids who grow up with strongly authoritarian parents, or who feel otherwise represed and cast-out will try to exert thier dominance in other social circles, sometimes picking on the weaker and younger individuals to establish thier place in the social order.

Answer 8

For the most part, I think it has a lot to do with self esteem. Because many bullies come from unfortunate and even abusive backgrounds, it is common for them to think very poorly of themselves. When faced with situations and people that make them feel inadequate, they lash out, having little other means by which to deal with their feelings.

Answer 9

I think bullies hurt other people for a number of reasons. The main reason is that someone picks on them so they pick on people that have less self-esteem than they do. Usual bullies come from big families and older siblings pick on them

Answer 10

Bullies hurt people becuase they need to feel in power, they need to feel superior. Common causes of someone becoming a bully include pier pressure (trying to look cool or "tough" in front of friends) or that they may have been abused in younger years (need to feel that they are not as weak as the abuser made them feel) Hope that's good.

Answer 11

Not enough emotional support or attention from the parents or family. Maybe physical, emotional or verbal abuse suffered by the kid. All this probably culminates and makes the kid feel like he needs to protect himself and put otheres down to make himself feel worthy in some way, feel more powerful than others.