The researchers also found that it’s important to have pro social goals and it’s important for children to have a positive social interaction among their peers. Children who had pro social goals were not as aggressive as their peers. Most children that were part of this research study seemed to understand that bullying other children is wrong and that they would feel ashamed if they hurt another peer by bullying them. Bullying can create emotional distress, social isolation, and externalizing behaviors for the bully and the victim. Children’s social goals and interactions are very important. Children who don’t have good social interactions and who may be antisocial appear to be more aggressive towards their peers. There was also a link found
