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Bullying in schools: Myth or reality?

Children usually don’t report bullying, as they are afraid of getting bullied again.

Rahul Prithviraj

Our Own English High School, Sharjah

The probability of finding schools with no bullying is almost impossible. There’s noticeably more bullying in middle school than high school. The victims are often physically bullied. I think teachers should be friendly and caring towards the students and must give them space to talk freely, especially the reserved ones.

Ananya D.

Delhi Private School, Sharjah.

Bullying is a reality in schools today. Some children get bullied more than others. Special needs children are often picked on. Students may speak differently, have problems with their handwriting and have other issues. More often children are bullied because they are different from others in appearance. Authorities should control it at the earliest.

Mohammed Basheer

Our Own English High School, Al Ain

Bulling decreases self-confidence, self-esteem and social ability of a student. Children usually don’t report bullying, as they are afraid of getting bullied again. Preventing it involves a commitment to create a safe environment where children can thrive, socially and academically, without being afraid. Bullying should be banned in society.

Vennela Vallabhaneni

Indian High School, Dubai

Many young students are bullied by their seniors, which creates a sense of fear. Victims are afraid to tell their parents about the happenings at school. There should be several precautions and strict rules at school to avoid such happenings. I feel that maybe, secret cameras can be set, because many students just don’t follow rules.

Rudransh Rajput

The Indian High School, Dubai

Bullying, by the seniors, in schools is a cruel reality. I am fortunate that bullies have no place in my school. We have separate blocks for each grade and the students from other grades are not allowed to enter other blocks without permission. On the bus too, our efficient bus conductors have allocated seats to the students according to the grades.

Smeet Shah

Our Own English High School, Sharjah

While a student may not rush towards you and snatch your money away, there are bullies who harass their fellow students in one form or the other. According to me, if a student causes mental torture or hurts the self-respect of a student, he is certainly a bully. And yes, bullying in schools is a reality, for which severe action is required.

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Coeducation in schools: Preferable or not?

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