Taming menace of bullying in schools

who continually torment him is demoralising. He attends one of the popular private secondary schools in Lagos.

Already, she said what her son is facing in school has caused a behavioural change. Anthonia Umunna’s story is akin to Adesogas. Ummuna, 13, is constantly being bullied by her classmates-the older ones and seniors, so much so that she fears going back to school after the holidays and the kind, sweet child has become so withdrawn and quiet.

Recently, the video of a female student of Lead British International School, Abuja, identified as Maryam Hassan, went viral, where she was seen being hit repeatedly by another female student. Students learn the importance of tolerance and respect for different views and perspective through the bonds they develop in such a close-knit educational setting.

An Associate Professor of Development and Clinical Psychology, Mrs Grace Idowu, defined bullying as a persistent, threatening and aggressive behaviour directed at a weaker, younger and less powerful individual. Idowu added that such action could be verbal or physical. Many parents, whose children are victims of bullying often, find it hard to handle the matter. Advising mothers, an expert in psychology, Toun Adewumi, said bullying is a serious case, which should not be left to the child to deal with or handled alone.

Besides, they stated that surveillance cameras should be mounted in strategic places in schools and hostels for proper monitoring. National President of the Association of Nursery and Primary Education Instructors in Nigeria , Sunday Fowowe, said tackling bullying in schools would help in improving students’ performance.

“They need to ensure that students learn from their mistakes and are supported in developing healthier behaviours,” he stated. Vice Principal, Academics, Grimes International College, Suberu Oje, Alagbado, Lagos, Olaniyi Jemisoye, described bullying as a ‘serious matter’ that is becoming unbearable among students in schools.

National President, Early Childhood Association of Nigeria , Prof. Babajide Abidogun, said bullying has become a common phenomenon in Nigerian schools, but stakeholders must stand against it.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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