Is it really Bullying

Us adults need to teach children the difference or it dilutes the real incidences of bullying. Which in turn makes us discount children when they come to us with serious concerns. I in no way condone the actions of the child who hit the other child and I have zero tolerance for physical violence, but I will not label a child a bully until their actions are that which constitutes the meaning of the word. 

My my own child has been labeled a bully when I questioned why it was because he will hit children on occasion when they have annoyed him. When I have said well that's not bullying that's rude and mean I have been met with confused looks. I have then explained the difference and they have changed their wording. 

Words and and knowledge are powerful things... I won't get started on the whole boys shouldn't hit girls argument that could stem from my example above because that will be an even longer post.