Bullying has endured through centuries and is yet still a significant concern for educational institutions. The phenomenon traces back to 18th and 19th centuries when it was simply perceived as physical or verbal harassment common amongst peers. During this period, bullying was seen as an act of mischief and very common to be a part of their childhood. Bullying remained an unknown phenomenon until 1862 when the Times newspaper reported the first incident of the phenomenon where a soldier had lost his life as a result of bullying. The report significantly highlighted the events that the soldier underwent amounting to his death.
