Recognizing the Difference Normal Peer Conflict Bullying* Equal power of friends * Imbalance of power* Happens occasionally * Repeated negative actions* Accidental * Purposeful* Not serious * Serious with threat of physical or emotional harm* Equal emotional reaction * Strong emotional reaction from victim but not from the bully* Not trying to get something * Seeking power, control, etc (power, material objects, etc.)* Remorse * No remorse* Effort to solve problem * No effort to solve problem