When a child is having a problem with her or his peers, it can be hard for parents to know what is really happening- is it bullying?  Or is it something else? Each type of behaviour must be handles, to keep children safe and help them learn how to get along with others.  Please take a look at the two attachments.  One is a definition sheet for the difference between various behaviours and the other is an article from the New York Times regarding this issue.