Advantages:
Sometimes, It can help people express affection in romantic relationships and improve likeability in groups. Grade-school children know that happy, fun teasing can be an important part of the play and can enhance their ability to express a liking for one another.
Disadvantages:
The research on bullying makes it clear that peer victimization can lead to a host of unwelcome outcomes such as depression, anger, lower self-esteem, embarrassment, and an increased incidence of high school drop-out.
