Study finds that girls may be better at bullying than boys

By Cassandra Moreno
Staff Writer

When we speak about violence they often do not think of “bullying” as an act of hurting someone. But in reality, it has been proven to be worse than most people think. In many schools and even in the neighborhoods like Highbridge, bullying has become a big problem.

A prime example, since the killings at Columbine High School in Colorado where one student was being outcast, teased and bullied by his fellow classmates so much, that, the end result was murder. In his mind, he couldn’t take it any longer so he killed those who were bullying him. This is what happens when no one is listening.

But, what we don’t think also is that girls are as mean or worse then boys. When someone says “bully,” the first thing that comes to your mind is, big over weight, football or basketball player in school. But they come in different forms, like girls and they are crueler. The girls who are popular, with the best clothes, hair and nails, they would do anything to remain in the center of everything. No matter what it takes, even if they have to hurt others doing it.

A report in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said that girls are the best bullies. They, unlike boys are less likely to you a black eye or rob you of your clothing for the fun of it. Girls bully verbally and mentally or even torture by intimidation and that leaves hidden scares.

Experts say girl-bullies use backbiting, exclusion, rumors, and name-calling. They inflict psychological pain on their victims and are often harder to detect. These girls are so overly confident that they do not care who they hurt. They are the always the aggressors, and are also known as the Queen Bee and will target girls who they think are taking over their territory and girls who are new in schools.

“Four girls tortured me for almost one year in Junior High School because I came to school with real nice clothes.” said Aisha X a 15-year-old high school student. “I would cry everyday not to go to school.” She stated that if it wasn’t for her mother, taking time off work and transferring her, “I would of quit school.”

There have been victims that think that since no one understands what it means to be bulled and what he or she is going through. They feel that the only way out is committing suicide.

In an article that appeared in Education Week, researchers tell say, whether male or female, bullies tend to have family problems and most have been physically or emotionally abused. It is worse when they continue this bulling as adults, because they can pass it on to their children.

Bullying mostly happens in schools, their targets are easier there and their victims stay quiet so the abuse continues. When it is reported most school officials do not do anything because it is considered just teasing.

The safety of all the students should not be overlooked no matter what it is.