Breaking The Cycle Of Bullying
@Breaking The Cycle Of Bullying Bullying is a shadow that creeps into every corner of society—schools, workplaces, homes, streets, and even markets. In Nigeria, it wears many faces: the student pushing another in the corridor, the colleague belittling you for a minor mistake, the neighbor shouting insults over petty disputes, or the market trader undermining someone for bargaining too hard. Social media adds a new layer, spreading insults faster than accountability. When bullying thrives, it erodes confidence, steals joy, and quietly teaches the vulnerable that the world is a place of fear rather than hope. At its core, bullying is rarely about the victim. It is about power and insecurity. Some bully because they feel inadequate, some because they imitate behaviors they have seen tolerated, and others because society has silently rewarded aggression over empathy. In Nigeria, peculiarities like overcrowded schools, high unemployment, family pressures, and hierarchical workplaces cr...