Elaine, Jimmy, Young and I were present for this session.
We talked more about bullying in schools.
Bullying situations can range from the obvious to the unseen ones.
Jimmy brought up the topic of organized gangs in schools and these gangs provide memberships and protection. Although school bullying and organized crimes by secondary school students are not prevalent in Singapore, we do have staring incidents leading to fights and deaths among teenagers.
Elaine mentioned that teen gangs do exist in secondary schools in Korea as well. These gangs do commit crimes like stealing others' money out of schools and may threaten or physically hurt others while doing so.
We feel that through campaigns and educational workshops on awareness of bullying, the acts of bullying can be reduced or prevented. Young mentioned that it is important for bystanders or victims to report school bullying to teachers or an adult, so that the problem can be resolved and handled.
Jimmy came up with an interesting question: Can someone be born a bully?
He feels that some people are born with a disposition that may be more aggressive and that nature makes up 60% of a person's character and 40% is due to nurture.
Elaine and I thought it will be the opposite as we feel that no one is born to be a bully as their actions can be prevented, and I
personally feel that one is guided by moral values that act as gatekeeper for one's actions.
The discussion ended at this point as the time was up.
Hope to see you all for the final session next Tuesday! :D
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