Parents’ Primer on School Bullying
Those who reported the most bullying behaviour had received more forceful, physical discipline from their parents, had viewed more TV violence and showed more misconduct at home. 32% lived with a stepparent, and 36% lived in a single-parent household. Bullies generally had fewer adult role models, more exposure to gang activity and easier access to guns. This partly explains why bullies need help as victims do; they learn their behaviour by example.
Many boys who bullied continue their behaviour in later life. As adults, they are at increased risk for criminality, marital violence, child abuse and sexual harassment.