Use holistic approach to address child bullying

WATCHING the video clips of the bullying incident, where one boy was repeatedly punched and beaten by his schoolmates in a boarding school, was a distressing experience. This case should be a warning that we must pay closer attention to child bullying and work towards making it a thing of the past.

The issue is even more critical with cyberbullying emerging among children. This is because children are now more connected online, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, when education has shifted to virtual learning.