Bullying Dangers

Perpetrators may aspire to be powerful and popular or may be bored and just trying to get noticed—even negative attention is attention. They may bully in an attempt to limit competition, cleverly portraying themselves as either hero or victim but never as the perpetrator. Those who enjoy seeing others suffer or who are trying to compete with individuals they envy and aspire to topple and displace can be vicious and dangerous. They may get an adrenalin “high” or “rush” from their bullying activities that motivates them to continue bullying or even to expand their behaviors, which  can turn into an addictive behavior. Unfortunately, those with little or no empathy often have such deep psychological problems and/or mental disorders that they are unresponsive to disciplinary actions and/or resistant to counseling, treatment, and learning new behaviors. In these instances, bullying can quickly turn into harassment, abuse, homicide, and even suicide.