Definition

Our Definition
As said on the main page: "Physical bullying is the most brutal and interpersonal form of bullying". Physical bullying ranges from wedgies to punches and even sexual harassment (i.e. lifting up a girl's skirt). Immediate effects of physical bullying include: bruises, broken bones,damaged pride, and death (in extreme cases). Physical bullying ravages the minds of victims. It instills a sense of inferiority, worthlessness, and helplessness. A large portion of physical bullying stems from abuse within the home (i.e. child abuse, domestic abuse, etc.). In some cases, physical bullying stems from jealousy, conflicting sexual preferences, as well as a desire "not to be bullied".

Other Definitions

 * 1)  "Physical bullying occurs when a person uses overt bodily acts to gain power over peers. Physical bullying can include kicking, punching, hitting or other physical attacks. Unlike other types of bullying in schools, physical bullying is easy to identify because the acts are so obvious. Physical bullies tend to demonstrate high levels of aggression from a young age and are more likely to be boys." (About.com)
 * 2) "Physical bullying involves real bodily contact between a bully and his or her victim, for the express purpose of intimidation or control over the victim. This may include kicking, biting, punching, scratching or wrestling the victim until he or she is completely submissive or unable to retaliate. Physical bullyism could also involve the use of non-lethal weapons in order to inflict additional damage, or the threat of lethal force if the victim continues to resist or fails to be intimidated. Physical bullying is not limited to a school playground, however. It can also occur in the workplace or in the home as well." (WiseGeek)
 * 3) "Physical bullying is simply using one’s body and physical bodily acts to exert power over peers. Punching, kicking and other physical attacks are all types of physical bullying.Unlike relational and verbal bullying, the effects of physical bullying can be easier to spot." (BRIM Anti-bullying Software)
 * 4) "Physical bullying can occur even when there is no actual physical contact. The bully can shake his fist in your face, slam a book down on your desk, or invade your personal space. This is referred to as posturing. Posturing is a common scare tactic bullies use to intimidate and frighten their victims." (NetPlaces)

From a Victim's Perspective
Bullies just might be the weakest people on this Earth. I think I am weak and then I look at my bully's problems...and I feel like Chuck Norris. As mentioned before, people resort to physical bullying because of abuse or personal problems which make them feel weaker than the rest of society. Those who physically harm another truly do not know of another method to express their emotions. Bullies are like scared puppies in a corner: ignorant, angry, and inexperienced. Amidst everyone in society, bullies shoulder the most feelings of weakness. Always remember, a person bullies you because they have a lot of problems to deal with, not because they hate you. You just happened to have a kick-me sign on your back that day. Once you take your bullying and put it into perspective, it only lasts for a nominal portion of your life.