OPINIONS
Page 10 People’s Post Athlone
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Say ‘no’ to bullies WHETHER it’s a shove or nasty comment, bullying has a disastrous impact. In a recent incident in Johannesburg, a pupil shot and killed a classmate who had apparently been tormenting him – and others – for years. But is enough being done to protect those on the receiving end of the abuse? People’s Post interns Luzuko Zini and Tarren-Lee Habelgaarn polled readers for their views.
NO SUPPORT: Gilbert Mapfumo says bullying is bad and thinks all people deserve to be treat ed equally. “If you are taught from an early age to respect others and lead by example, bully ing shouldn’t be a problem.”
CLOSE WA WATCH: TCH: Phakama Ncapayi believes pu pils need to be watched during school hours. “The police and school governing body mem bers must be visible at schools so they can identify the bullies.”
INTERVENE: Allen Rinquest believes parents INTERVENE: should get involved should they suspect their children are being victimised. “Parents must stand up for their children and go to talk to the principals on how to stop bullying in schools.”
TALK IT OUT: Ferdinand Nell believes bullying is part of growing up. “It takes talking to a bully to fully understand why they are doing that. I think it is more of a selfesteem thing; bullies do it for popularity or to boost their selfes teem. Bullying is a natural part of being a child.”
WALK AWAY: AWAY: Deborah van Rensburg feels if you are being bullied, you should be the better person and not fight back. “Rather walk away. Sometimes it is difficult because teachers also victimise children. If a child does something wrong once, don’t blame him when something happens.”
EDUCATE: Peter Mabutsana says parents need EDUCATE: to teach their children how to handle bullying and how to treat other people and children. “If you are taught the right values and how to han dle peer pressure by your parents from a young age, it will help you. You will then have the right attitude and will know how to handle it.”
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