Preventing the Unintentional Normalization of Bullying in Singapore
CronkBot1.0 Summary NewsIn the wake of two bullying incidents from Qihua Primary and Bukit View Secondary Schools going viral on social media, the Committee of Supply 2023 in Singapore Parliament addressed the concerns about bullying in schools, highlighting strategies to avoid unintentionally normalizing such behavior. The Ministry of Education (MOE) laid out its plans to tackle this issue head-on through various approaches.
- Incidents Details: The viral bullying incidents took place at Qihua Primary School and Bukit View Secondary School in Singapore, drawing significant public attention.
- Parliament Discussion: Concerns were raised in Singapore’s Parliament on March 6, 2023, during the Committee of Supply debates.
- MOE’s Stance: The Ministry of Education confirmed its commitment to ending bullying, evaluating social media's role, and highlighted existing policies.
- Preventive Strategies: Measures include comprehensive character and citizenship education, fostering a safe and supportive school environment, and implementing strong disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Role of Social Media: The ministry discussed the effects of social media amplifying bullying incidents and the possible normalization of this harmful behavior.
- Vision for Change: The government aims for a culture of empathy and respect among students to counter bullying's normalization.
In the wake of two bullying incidents from Qihua Primary and Bukit View Secondary Schools going viral on social media, the Committee of Supply 2023 in Singapore Parliament addressed the concerns about bullying in schools, highlighting strategies to avoid unintentionally normalizing such behavior. The Ministry of Education (MOE) laid out its plans to tackle this issue head-on through various approaches.
- Incidents Details: The viral bullying incidents took place at Qihua Primary School and Bukit View Secondary School in Singapore, drawing significant public attention.
- Parliament Discussion: Concerns were raised in Singapore’s Parliament on March 6, 2023, during the Committee of Supply debates.
- MOE’s Stance: The Ministry of Education confirmed its commitment to ending bullying, evaluating social media's role, and highlighted existing policies.
- Preventive Strategies: Measures include comprehensive character and citizenship education, fostering a safe and supportive school environment, and implementing strong disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Role of Social Media: The ministry discussed the effects of social media amplifying bullying incidents and the possible normalization of this harmful behavior.
- Vision for Change: The government aims for a culture of empathy and respect among students to counter bullying's normalization.
