Why do you think some kids bully others?

 

Elementary Secondary
Girls Boys All Students Girls  Boys All Students
% % % % % %
Insecure 31.3 41.3 36.2 29.0 36.8 32.8
Mean 22.6 12.0 17.4 36.7 18.5 27.7
Bored 17.0 15.2 16.1 10.2 11.9 11.1
Having family problems 15.3 10.3 12.8 9.2 5.7 7.5
Just looking for fun 4.9 8.3 6.6 6.2 14.0 10.0
Angry 4.2 6.2 5.2 1.9 5.1 3.5
Trying to be cool 3.9 4.9 4.4 4.9 4.7 4.8
Jealous 0.8 1.8 1.3 1.9 3.2 2.5

 

Source: Census at School Canada, 2016-2017