Acts that are bullying are 1) Repeated or Pervasive, 2) Intentional and Impactful, and 3) where there is a Power Imbalance.  Below is a helpful link for families, students, and staff to understand the differences between a conflict, teasing, rude, mean, and bullying as they are each different.  Although teasing, rude, and mean behavior are inappropriate, they are NOT the same as bullying.  The information that is included in the link help describes what bullying is as well as other forms of negative behavior.  Click Here