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Causes and Effects of Bullying (Causes (Insecurity (bullies project their…
Causes and Effects of Bullying
Causes
Low self esteem
strategy is to cut others down to make yourself appear bigger
Need for power and control
Nelson on The Simpsons is always controlling Milhouse
Parents
case of "monkey see, monkey do"
If dad beats mom, children learn that's ok
psychological bullying
Parents call children "stupid"
belittling
You'll never amount to anything
Insecurity
bullies project their weaknesses on others
Hitler blamed everything on Jews
Public opinion matters
Effects
Physical
stress headaches
muscle aches
Stomach aches
Psychological
Depression
victims learn "learned helplessness" which leads to clinical depression
increased drug/alcohol abuse
attempt to escape from pain
victims may retaliate
13/15 school shooting in the 90's were direct retaliation in response to bullying