Violent bullying puts spotlight on social media, parenting

Four teenagers were apprehended on suspicion of being involved in the bullying of Nhaveen. — Bernamapic

THE RECENT spate of cases involving violent bullying reported in the news in recent weeks has gotten parents very worried.

Upset and disgusted at the extent of torture inflicted by young bullies on their victims, many believe that absent parents and the advent of information technology are to be blamed for such sadistic behaviour.