Let's go through each situation and determine whether it constitutes
bullying, based on the definition:
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Bullying is repeated, intentional behavior that involves a power imbalance, where one person or group harms another physically, emotionally, or socially. It often includes threats, intimidation, exclusion, or humiliation.
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1. Eloy keeps bothering Joey and threatens to beat him every day after school.
✔ YES – This is bullying.
WHY:
Eloy is repeatedly threatening physical harm to Joey, which shows intent to intimidate. The fact that this happens "every day" indicates it’s ongoing and not a one-time incident. Threats of violence are a clear form of bullying, especially when they create fear and power imbalance.
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2. Ali posted a photo of Helena on the internet. It caused an uproar, and Helena was so humiliated that she doesn’t want to go outside her home.
✔ YES – This is bullying.
WHY:
Sharing someone’s photo online without consent, especially if it leads to public humiliation and emotional distress, qualifies as cyberbullying. The severe impact on Helena (not wanting to leave her home) shows the harm caused by the action. If the post was done with malicious intent or without permission, it fits the pattern of bullying behavior.
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3. Red and Iris fought before Red's birthday. However, they made up immediately after a long talk.
✘ NO – This is not bullying.
WHY NOT:
This was a conflict between two peers that was resolved quickly through communication. There is no evidence of repeated behavior, power imbalance, or intent to harm over time. A single argument followed by reconciliation is a normal part of interpersonal relationships, not bullying.
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4. Marites kept on telling her classmates not to talk to Hugo. If they did, Marites would beat them.
✔ YES – This is bullying.
WHY:
Marites is using threats of physical violence to control others and isolate Hugo. This behavior is repeated ("kept on telling"), involves coercion and intimidation, and creates a power imbalance. By forcing others to exclude Hugo, she is engaging in social bullying and intimidation — classic signs of bullying.
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
| Situation | Bullying? | Reason |
|--------|-----------|--------|
| 1. Eloy threatens Joey daily |
YES | Repeated threats of violence = bullying |
| 2. Ali posts Helena’s photo online, causing humiliation |
YES | Cyberbullying via public humiliation |
| 3. Red and Iris argue and make up |
NO | One-time conflict, resolved peacefully |
| 4. Marites threatens classmates to avoid Hugo |
YES | Coercion, threats, and social exclusion |
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Key Takeaway:
Bullying involves
repetition,
intent to harm, and a
power imbalance. Single incidents or arguments aren't bullying unless they're part of a pattern of harmful behavior.
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