BULLY OR BE BULLIED: UNDERSTANDING THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BULLYING

A recent viral video from a school in Edo State shocked Nigerians and sparked national outrage.In the footage, a young student was brutally bullied by other students while someone recorded the incident.But beyond anger and blame, this moment raises deeper questions.How do young people learn to humiliate others?Why do bystanders stay silent?And what does this reveal about the culture shaping our children?In this episode of Heart to Heart with Jewel Chima, we go beyond the headlines to explore the deeper issues behind bullying — including power dynamics, group mentality, and the hidden biases that influence how people treat those they perceive as weaker or different.In this conversation, we discuss:• Why bullying is often about power and social status• The role of group pressure and bystander silence• How bias and stereotypes can make some people easier targets• Why humiliation has become normalized in modern culture• What parents, schools, and communities must do differentlyThis episode is not about outrage.It’s about reflection.Because the values we teach young people today will shape the society we live in tomorrow.If you have a topic or question you'd like us to explore, please don't hesitate to send me a message. I'd love to hear from you. You can reach me on (https://www.instagram.com/hearttoheart_with_jc?igsh=cjZ2Zjc3azM3aWhr) or send an email to [email protected].