What if the bully is older than me?

Learn how to cope with and overcome bullying from someone older through assertiveness, support networks, and effective use of school and community resources.

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Understanding the Dynamics: When the Bully is Older Bullying is a significant issue that impacts individuals of all ages, but when the bully is older, the power dynamic can feel even more daunting. This scenario is not uncommon in schools, sports teams, and social groups, where age and maturity can create imbalances that exacerbate the feelings of vulnerability in younger victims. Bullying involves repeated aggressive behaviour with an intent to hurt another person, physically or emotionally. Older bullies might use their age advantage to intimidate younger individuals, thinking that their seniority gives them the right to exert power over someone...
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