the bigger problem with bullying is the fact that people don't really understand what the definition of the word is.
"Feels like bullying" is also an issue here, isn't it? I was reading an article the other day of a junior lawyer who was being bullied at work, because his supervisor told him he has to come to meetings on time....
If it doesn't meet all three of those, it's just kids being dicks.
Sounds a lot like most kids - and adults.
and there must be an imbalance of power
Separate note, but one I think is important these days. What is "imbalance of power" in the workplace with adults? Seems crazy that it just comes down to the organizational chart, or how much someone earns.
It's definitely funny how people throw the word around without really knowing the technicalities. Sadly, even if people were/are educated on it, they would still act the same because going on social media and saying your kid is being bullied gets more likes and sympathy. I think when they say imbalance of power they lean towards physical traits, but for sure organizational structure can play a part. I think in that case, that's where the other two criteria come into play.
Just imagine, if parents would spend more effort on building the skills necessary so that their children could deal with issues, rather than trying to get likes for them as victims.
That doesn't give them that warm fuzzy feeling inside though... :)