Claim #2 Freedom
Freedom is another cause for the abuse that is being used on bullied students. According to Bob Sullo (2010): “Some bullies are primarily driven by the need for freedom. Because it is frowned upon, bullying is the quintessential act of defiance, a declaration of autonomy. Their behavior screams, “You can’t tell me what to do. I do exactly what I want, when I want.” This type of behavior is most common to see within a bully. This implies authority to their victims. Their victims may not go through a lot of violent acts, but they do place a sort of authority and can peer pressure their victims to either disobey their parents or commit things that are not comfortable for them.