Time to put bullies back in their place

Q&A: Sinead McKee

Misery loves company, so the saying goes. And some bullies use this as an attempt to address their own issues. And the effect this can have on those who are subjected to such cruelty can be devastating and sometimes even life threatening.

But low self esteem isn’t the whole story. New research has shown that many bullies have a sense of entitlement and superiority over others and lack compassion, impulse control, social skills as well as perhaps most importantly, empathy.