Many adult bullies hide behind the idea that bullying happens only among children. They conceive of themselves as adults who know better and are offering their hard-earned wisdom to others. The Internet makes that sort of certainty easier to attain: looking at their screens, adult bullies rarely see the impact of their words and actions.
Interpretation
Adult bullies often justify their behavior by denying that bullying exists in adulthood.
This quote highlights the misconception that bullying is solely a childhood behavior, illustrating how some adults rationalize their harmful actions by believing they are providing wisdom rather than inflicting harm. With the anonymity of the internet, these adults can detach themselves from the consequences of their bullying, leading to a lack of accountability for their hurtful words and actions.
In practice
In discussions about workplace dynamics, this quote can be used to highlight the prevalence of adult bullying.
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