# What is Bullying? Source: https://3rdmil.com/what_is_bullying/ Last updated: 2026-06-17T16:41:00+00:00 What is Bullying? - 3rdmil - Blog [Skip to content](https://3rdmil.com/what_is_bullying/#content) ![](https://3rdmil.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bg_big_alt.svg) ![](https://3rdmil.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bullying-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpeg) ## What is Bullying? **StopBullying.gov** defines bullying as unwanted, aggressive behavior towards someone. It’s often repeated over a period of time and can cause lasting problems. There are four types of **[bullying](https://3rdmil.com/blog/what_you_need_to_know_about_bullying/)**: ### \#1 Verbal Bullying - Using words to cause harm, hurt feelings, or make someone feel unsafe - **Examples:** name-calling, taunting or teasing, making fun of someone, threatening some sort of harm ### \#2 Physical Bullying - Using physical force to cause bodily harm to someone - **Examples:** hitting or punching, kicking or tripping, stealing someone’s personal property ### \#3 Social Bullying - Hurting someone’s reputation or social relationships - **Examples:** spreading rumors, ostracizing someone, embarrassing them in public, leaving someone out on purpose ### \#4 [Cyber Bullying](https://hub.3rdmil.com/cyberbullying/) - Bullying someone online through social media or other electronic communication - **Examples:** leaving mean comments on social media, sending threatening messages, posting unwanted pictures or videos ![types of bullying and examples](https://3rdmil.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Types_of_Bullying_Without_Title_1-scaled.jpg) Bullying is a serious issue that happens more than you would think. **Nearly 70%** of kids say that they have seen bullying at their schools — either seen it, experienced it, or been the one bullying someone. This month, National Bullying Prevention Month, let’s take a stand against bullying and reverse that statistic! Later this week we’ll be posting a guide for ways you can stand up to bullying in your community! Like one of our social media channels so you don’t miss out! And don’t forget to join us this Wednesday, October 24th for Unity Day! Wear orange to show your support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion of all persons. Use the hashtag \#3rdMilUnityDay so we can see how you stand up to bullying! *Visit our [website](https://3rdmil.com/middle-and-high-school-category/) to learn about our **[Respect & Resolve](https://hub.3rdmil.com/respect-resolve/)** course that covers bullying and healthy relationships for high schoolers. 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