Just this morning, I've gotten news that one of the boys in my class had bullied his classmate last wekk. Apparently he banged his friend's head on the table, poked and his eyes and punched him. All these from a P4 boy. The victim's parents came to school this morning with an x ray of their child's head.
Thoroughout my years in teaching, I've encountered many bullying cases. And I wonder why children behave like that nowadays. There are pupils who are autistic, ADHD, bullies, have anger management issues, etc. The list goes on. What is the problem with kids now?
I fear for my kids should they enter Primary school. How do I have to teach or educate them so that they get along fine with their classmates? Social skills are so important that without it, children, no matter how bright they are, can't function normally. Pupils in the best class face different problems from those in the average-ability classes. Even if my child has the "right" values, they might not be able to get along with their classmates.
When Kyan was bitten in school by his classmate, Asri's and my mum's reaction was, "Beat her back!" That is certainly not the right way but is it fair that my child gets bullied and not retaliate?
I really worry for my children. I must start reading related books now.
Thoroughout my years in teaching, I've encountered many bullying cases. And I wonder why children behave like that nowadays. There are pupils who are autistic, ADHD, bullies, have anger management issues, etc. The list goes on. What is the problem with kids now?
I fear for my kids should they enter Primary school. How do I have to teach or educate them so that they get along fine with their classmates? Social skills are so important that without it, children, no matter how bright they are, can't function normally. Pupils in the best class face different problems from those in the average-ability classes. Even if my child has the "right" values, they might not be able to get along with their classmates.
When Kyan was bitten in school by his classmate, Asri's and my mum's reaction was, "Beat her back!" That is certainly not the right way but is it fair that my child gets bullied and not retaliate?
I really worry for my children. I must start reading related books now.
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