Children bully because it is part of growing up.
Many children tend to think of bullying as an instrument that can elevate their social status in a community. Bully can be the result of child maltreatment at the hands of the parents, guardian or caregiver. Bullying, in children, is an early form of aggressiveness. According to Hirschy & Wilkinson (2010), “Bullying involves the use of power and requires that on child have some type of power, either physical or psychological, over another” (p. 138). Bully can begin as early as preschool years. Parenting styles may also contribute to the notion of bullying. In addition, bullying can be the result of institutional, cultural and social issues, and family
issues.