We’re so used to thinking of bullying as name-calling or hitting… But relational aggression is quieter — and sometimes harder to see. It’s when a child uses friendship as a weapon: → Excluding or isolating others → Controlling who someone can play with → Sharing secrets to embarrass → Making “jokes” that aren’t funny → Giving the silent treatment to get their way These behaviors hurt just as much as physical bullying — sometimes even more, because they come from someone your child trusts. Start