Is bullying a natural instinct?

Bullying cases can start with kids as young as 12. Schools do not teach how to bully people in schools. So, is it something that is innate in us?





I believe we are naturally selfish, leading to dominating behaviour such as bullying. So for me, it's a genetic thing. What do you guys think?





Scientific references will be appreciatedIs bullying a natural instinct?
As young as 12?


Im pretty sure at my school serious bullying was going around was before that. I think it is part of our nature(well some of us)


Outside influences also shape how we respond to people.


Some of us are just naturally insecure and want to make others feel the same way.


Some people have experienced domestic violence and abuse in their early life and this leads them to think it is acceptable to do this to others.Is bullying a natural instinct?
Bullying is a bad habit that often is triggered by many things, mainly problems at home. often kids feel that they are not getting enough attention from their parents or they receive severe punishments for actions, from their guardians of coarse. A lot also comes from feeling, being, lonely. I would suggest if you know a bully, the best way to stop it is to figure out was is triggering it. Bullying is something learned, developed after years of torment.
I think its people with low self esteem. Pick on those who you see as weaker then yourself. That way you'll feel better about your own pathetic life.





Then one day the weaker one gets tired of being picked on and beats you senseless or a group joins together and beats you. Then you get your karmic reward for you actions.





Usually its some one who has a dad that has beat them or puts them down. Again esteem becomes a issue. Does it make you feel like a big man to pick on the weaker ones. Be the big man an take on someone bigger than you. Don't think you will though, now will you little man.





Yes, I have insulted you, why I see people like you as pathetic excuses and a waste of human flesh.





So evolution throw back does this make you angry and now want to beat me. Bet you also want to beat up on gay people. Probably because your afraid of your own sexuality and might think you might stray that way some day.





Each bully will one day get his day. Then they put their little tail between their legs and scamper away whimpering.





Some say the truth hurts, I say the truth shall set you free.
All tendencies to sin are genetic. We are, indeed, naturally self-centered. But, bullying is especially a symptom of a lack of sense of self. Bullies feel very insecure about themselves and bully in an attempt to appear strong and hide their insecurity. It is all a bluff.