Friendship can also be a theme. Sometimes, through the process of dealing with bullying, new friendships are formed. For example, in 'Orange', Naho's group of friends come together to help Kakeru. And the theme of growing up is there too. Bullying can be a part of a character's journey from being immature to more mature, as seen in Bakugo's character development in 'My Hero Academia'.
One example is in the anime 'A Silent Voice'. Shoya Ishida bullied Shoko Nishimiya, a deaf girl, in their school. He made her life miserable by stealing her hearing aids and generally being mean. But as they grow up, he tries to make amends.
Verbal bullying is common. This includes name - calling, like 'ugly' or 'fat'. Another type is social bullying, such as excluding a girl from a group. Cyberbullying is also on the rise, with mean comments on social media.
One common type is verbal abuse. Just like in the stories I mentioned before, people leave mean comments or send cruel messages. Another type is spreading false rumors. It can quickly damage someone's reputation.
Often, there is power - play related bullying. In some adult bullying stories, those in a position of power, like a senior at work or a group leader, might use their authority to bully others. They could give unfair tasks or constantly change the rules for the victim. Another type is cyber - bullying among adults. With the rise of social media, some adults spread false information or harass others online. It can be really harmful as it can reach a wide audience quickly.
Physical bullying also appears often. For example, pushing, hitting, or tripping someone, like in the story where a bullied kid was constantly tripped during recess. Another common type is social bullying. This includes spreading rumors, excluding someone from a group, or making someone feel left out, which can be just as damaging as the other forms.
Some victims of bullying cope by finding a safe space. For example, a kid might go to the library during recess where the bullies won't bother them. It gives them time to relax and get away from the stress.
Bullying in high schools stories can help in prevention because they humanize the victims. Often, bullies don't see the person they are bullying as a real individual with feelings. But when they hear a detailed story about how a victim felt scared, alone, and sad, it can make them more empathetic. Also, it can give hope to potential victims that they are not alone and that there are ways to deal with bullying.
These stories can be used in anti - bullying campaigns in primary schools. Teachers can share real - life bullying stories with students and then discuss how the situation could have been better handled. This way, students learn empathy and problem - solving skills. For instance, they can learn to stand up for the victim or report the bully to an adult.