Introduction

The answer to the question of why a child starts to behave violently is not simple. Some authors see the interplay of genetic and environmental factors as the causes of violent behavior. So, we are born with a certain tendency, that is, a tendency towards aggressive behavior, so various environmental influences "bring" it to the surface. Perhaps such behaviors are not part of our character, but such an environment "forced" us to use violence as a defense mechanism, a means of survival and treatment of people. It is argued that there are many reasons for violent behavior, but it is certain that bullies are not born bullies. Individual characteristics of a child such as: impulsivity, liveliness, excess energy or lack of patience can be attributed by the environment to bad behavior and perceived as "bad". Accordingly, the child begins to behave in this way.

So, we can say that bullies learn how to be bullies, mostly through the way they were treated by bigger or more powerful people in their lives. One of the reasons for violent behavior may be that they themselves were once victims and learned that violence is acceptable, or they simply do not know how to react properly and express their feelings. Some bullies themselves experience difficult and stressful situations such as the divorce of their parents, so they take out their anger and dissatisfaction on others in this way. Some children have a bad opinion of themselves and because of that they want others to feel bad too. Some attract the attention of others in this way, some have low self-confidence and feel more powerful by violence against others, some are part of a gang that abuses others and simply want to fit in by respecting the rules of a bad society, that is, a group they want to be a member of.

The innate character and individual characteristics of the child can be one of the factors, but also numerous environmental influences such as:

·        family and family atmosphere,

·        school and school life,

·        society - community and culture,

·        media.