As Seen On Twitter: School Bullying

Chidozie Prince Ahaneku

3 years ago

On the back of all that has transpired resulting in the death of Sylvester Oromoni, it has become imperative that all stakeholders associated with child care; parents, teachers, school owners, government, religious institutions and so on, should take up the mantle of responsibility.

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It is important to note that it doesn’t stop at flamboyant social media campaigns, but also to grasp the nettle. Stakeholders should not stand idly by and watch their kids become victims or perpetrators before they find it necessary to make deliberate decisions. Below is a thread posted on Twitter about the extra effort made by a concerned mother.

My daughter has been complaining that no one likes her in class and all her classmates have refused to be her friend.

In the wake of all that's been happening in the country lately (you know the story) I decided to pay her a surprise visit in school today.#Thread 👇
— Abigail | Your Therapist🫂 (@Talk2Abby_) December 6, 2021

Called the school that I'll be picking her up instead of the school bus.

Got there early enough to meet her classmates.

She was so happy to see me and her friends as well.

I sat down with them & ask "who amongst you don't want to be Olivia's friend again?

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
— Abigail | Your Therapist🫂 (@Talk2Abby_) December 6, 2021

Everyone raised their hands 😩😩 I cringed. "why please"?

Everyone: because she is always looking for my trouble and will not say sorry.

So apparently, madam is the Queen B of the class and has been bullying everyone, so not fair at all.
— Abigail | Your Therapist🫂 (@Talk2Abby_) December 6, 2021

We had the talk in front of her classmates. I told her that if you hurt your mates, they'll never want to be your friend and if you say sorry to them you have to mean it & not repeat the same mistakes.

Most importantly if anyone hurts you, report to your teacher.
— Abigail | Your Therapist🫂 (@Talk2Abby_) December 6, 2021

She apologised to everyone and meant it this time.

Next thing she shouted "everyone come give me a hug" and they all ran to hug her 😂😂😂😂😂 children! 😄

I'm glad I went there to find out the truth and not assume, as parents we need to do better.
— Abigail | Your Therapist🫂 (@Talk2Abby_) December 6, 2021

Finally, it is important to remember that, one way or the other, we are all affected by this. It is either your child is the perpetrator or the victim, thus, we must make conscious decisions towards instilling values that should result in the eventual eradication of school bullying. It is a collective effort. Featured Image Source: Help Guide

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