A mix of guidance, counselling and and deterrence is needed to prevent the tendency to bully, whether physically or online. Photo: Shutterstock
Letters | How Hong Kong’s bullies can be stopped before they start, if teachers and pupils join hands
- Online bullying is harder to detect than physical bullying. Young people may engage in it without realising the legal consequences and the harm they are causing. To nip bullying in its bud, strengthening pastoral care at school is key
A mix of guidance, counselling and and deterrence is needed to prevent the tendency to bully, whether physically or online. Photo: Shutterstock