Verbal bullying is quite common. But not all put-downs and insults are bullying. Sometimes kids tease each other as a way to have fun with a friend. This video provides insights to understand the difference between playful teasing and hurtful taunting — in other words, the difference between a good sense of humor (making people laugh without hurting anyone’s feelings) and a hurtful sense of humor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8oYrlNijVc