Are We Born to Bully? Workbook

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Are We Born to Bully? A Workbook for Understanding Conflict & Building Peace

Why do people bully? Is conflict something we’re born with, or do we learn it? Are We Born to Bully? is a thought-provoking, interactive workbook that helps young people explore the deep roots of conflict—both personal and global.

By understanding how our brains are wired for survival, students will learn how automatic responses can lead to bullying and aggression and, most importantly, how to break free from these patterns to create more peaceful, respectful interactions.

Why This Workbook Matters

Bullying and conflict don’t just happen—they come from instinctive survival mechanisms in the brain. While these responses once helped us survive, today they can lead to unnecessary aggression, division, and fear. This workbook helps young readers recognize these automatic reactions and empower them to choose empathy, cooperation, and peace instead.

What Students Will Learn:

• How the Brain Fuels Conflict – Explore how survival instincts trigger aggression without us even realizing it.
• The Hidden Roots of Bullying – Learn how fear, insecurity, and automatic thought patterns shape bullying behavior.
• The Link Between Bullying & War – See how personal conflicts mirror larger global struggles and how to break the cycle.
• Empathy & Conflict Resolution Skills – Practice strategies to disrupt automatic responses and resolve disputes peacefully.

Engaging & Interactive Activities:

• Real-Life Scenarios & Reflection Questions – Students explore bullying and conflict in their own experiences.
• Hands-On Exercises – Activities help students recognize and control their instinctive reactions to perceived threats.
• Creative Problem-Solving – Role-playing and scenario-based exercises encourage cooperation and peaceful resolutions.

A Resource for Educators, Parents & Counselors

Perfect for classrooms, workshops, or one-on-one learning, this workbook sparks important conversations, promotes critical thinking, and fosters self-awareness.

• Age-Appropriate & Accessible – Simple language, relatable examples, and engaging activities make complex ideas easy to understand for kids.
• Downloadable & Flexible – Available as a PDF for use in classrooms, group settings, or at home.
• Science-Based Insights – Grounded in research on how the brain creates conflict and helps students understand why bullying happens—and how to stop it.

Empower Youth to Choose Peace Over Conflict

By recognizing the automatic thought patterns that drive bullying, students gain the tools to break the cycle, develop empathy, and build stronger, more respectful relationships.