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Bullying is a distinctive pattern of repeatedly and deliberately harming and humiliating others, specifically those who are smaller, weaker, younger or in any way more vulnerable than the bully. The deliberate targeting of those of lesser powerful or different is what distinguishes bullying from aggression. Bullying can involve verbal attacks; name-calling and making fun of others , as well as physical ones; threats of harm, other forms of intimidation, and deliberate exclusion from activities. Bullying isn't generational, it happens in all peer groups. Its use increases around ages 11 to 16. Overt physical aggression such as kicking, hitting, and shoving is most common among younger children (5-9yrs) in relation to aggression. Damaging or manipulating the relationships of others, such as spreading rumors, and social exclusion is more common in teen years. Bullying carries the implicit message that aggression and violence are acceptable solutions to resolving problems, ...