Police warn against bullying in schools

Upsides of Social Media MarketingNew Web Hosting Pioneer Emerges, Offering Affordable Hosting Solutions Coupled with…The South African Police Service in the Province is concerned about the recently reported violent incidents that needed police intervention since the beginning of this year. In one of the incidents reported during February 2024 at a High School, Grade 11 and 12 learners fought due to bullying and Public Order Policing members were mobilized to calm down the situation.

Teasing is verbal violence and can be the most dangerous and long‐lasting form of bullying. This includes name‐calling, insults, verbal demands or threats and includes cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is bullying that happens online and via cell phones. Websites like YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat allow kids to send hurtful, ongoing messages to other children 24 hours a day. Some sites, such as Instagram, allow messages to be left anonymously.

Harassment generally involves repeated annoying questions, statements or attacks about sexuality, gender, race, religion or nationality.Parents are requested to be actively supportive towards their children and be on the lookout for the following that might be an indication that your child is bullied:

If your child is a bully: remember bullies also need help and support. It’s important to find out why your child is being a bully. Usually it means they are unhappy about something or they’ve got in with a peer group and are being strung along. Sometimes bullying is an experimental stage they’re going through. Talk to your child and consider involving your child’s teacher.

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