Here are some differences between maintaining classroom control and bullying according to The Florida Anti Bullying Campaign;

Educators let students know they care. Bullies let students know who's the boss. Educators teach self-control. Bullies exert their own control. Educators set ironclad expectations. Bullies rule with whims of steel. Educators diffuse minor disruptions with humor. Bullies to disruptions into confrontations. Educators privately counsel chronic discipline problems. Bullies publically humiliate chronic misbehaviors. Educators are judicious. Bullies are judgmental. Educators, aware of the power they wield over their students, choose their words and actions carefully. Bullies wield their power, recklessly, frequently resorting to anger and intimidation. Educators help all students feel successful. Bullies punish students for being unsuccessful. Educators address misbehavior. Bullies attack the character of the misbehaviors. Educators see each student's uniqueness. Bullies compare children to one another. Educators treat all students with respect. Bullies make it clear that not all students deserve respect. Educators highlight good behavior. Bullies make examples of poor behavior. Educators are proactive; they create classroom environments that minimize student misbehavior. Bullies are reactive; they blame students for the lack of order in their classroom. Educators educate. Bullies humiliate.

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