Kgotso Manaka - Bullying is caused by a lack of safety and learners feeling insecure about themselves. I think schools should promote non-violent campaigns and encourage acceptance.
Learners from Dowerglen High School were asked what they thought the biggest cause of bullying in schools was and how it should be addressed?
Neo Seabi – I think the biggest cause is the need to fit in with your peers. The way it should be addressed is by treating your peers the way you would want to be treated.
Nocebo Dlamini, – Since we all come from different backgrounds, some of us are fighting battles that others don’t even know about, so I think sometimes those who bully others are trying to express themselves. Schools should try to create safe, healthy environments where learners are taught to care about each other, and we should treat others as we would like to be treated.Liam – Jasmin – Bullying comes from a place of bitterness, which ends up with bullies picking on the weak. There should be greater teacher involvement and mentorship in schools.Alicia Masina- Bullying can often be caused by the environment children are exposed to. I think that people need to understand that we all come from different backgrounds, that we are unique, and we should treat and respect others the way we want to be respected and treated.
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Stephan became a journalist in 2016 and is currently the news editor for Bedfordview and Edenvale News as well as Germiston City News. With a passion for community growth he has extensive experience working with the community and providing news on local and regional topics
