Why do some children turn pain into cruelty, while others rise above it? Psychologists and reformed bullies unpack how early emotional wounds shape behaviour, and what it takes to effectively tackle the issue.
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Dear readers,
When stories about bullying make headlines, my first instinct is outrage for the victim – followed quickly by a quiet worry that one day my daughter might face the same in school.
But just as often, I think about the flip side: Could something I say or do as a parent unintentionally make her the bully instead?
Recently highlighted cases of bullying – including a resurfaced video of national boxer Abdul Wafi Idris assaulting a classmate – have put the spotlight on this issue. And scrolling through social media, I've noticed how quickly anger can turn into condemnation.
Yet behind every act of cruelty often lies a quieter story – of pain, insecurity or neglect that festers long before it shows.
In this week's Big Read, CNA TODAY explores why bullies lash out, how ashamed they feel, and what it takes to help them reform and break the cycle of hurt to keep others safe.
Yours faithfully, Maria Almenoar
Supervising Editor, CNA Digital (Features) |
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