What are the different types of bullying?
According to stopbullying.gov

there are

3 types of bullying:

This is when someone says or writes mean things.

1. Verbal bullying

Verbal bullying includes:

- Teasing

- Name-calling

- Inappropriate sexual comments

- Taunting

- Threatening to cause harm

This is also sometimes referred to as relational bullying. It involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships.

2. Social bullying

Social bullying includes:

- Leaving someone out on purpose
- Telling other children not to be friends with someone
- Spreading rumors about someone
- Embarrassing someone in public

This involves hurting a person’s body or possessions.

3. Physical bullying

Physical bullying includes :

- Hitting/kicking/pinching
- Spitting
- Tripping/pushing
- Taking or breaking someone’s things
- Making mean or rude hand gestures
StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on bullying, cyberbullying, prevention and response.

Note: when any of these types of bullying occur online (through social media, chats, texting, etc. it is called Cyberbullying. Learn more about cyberbullying here:

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Note: when any of these types of bullying occur online (through social media, chats, texting, etc. it is called Cyberbullying. Learn more about cyberbullying here:

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