What is bullying? A bully is often thought of as a big kid who physically or verbally assaults a smaller kid.  But that’s not always the case.  Bullying occurs whenever there is an imbalance of power, however it occurs.  While some types of bullying are easier to spot than others, all can have lasting impact. Here are a few types of bullying parents may have to watch out for at home and in the community. 

Direct bullying consists of physical and verbal assaults. This form of bullying is often the most obvious and tends to be more predominate among males.  An example would be the