Both boys are being let down one way or another by the system and it is time do take action.
Unfortunately, only when extreme cases occur we the public are made aware and demand action, forgetting that around the country similar abuse is a daily event for so many (too many) children.
We have to ask ourselves how much do we really value our children, and what does it say about us as a society when we let these incidents go unpunished, unheard and not addressed as serious as they are?
Are we forgetting that the bullies grow up and end up hurting others in their homes , work or streets in a vicious circle of violence and abuse, often ending up in jail?
We all will suffer if this problem is not addressed as it should early in childhood.
It is obvious that present anti-bullying programs are outdated and not working as well as they should, violence is becoming more common in our daily lives, we need to take this problem seriously if we want to decrease violence, and the place to start is in schools.
Take action sign the petition to ask government to call for a National Children Forum were government officials, universities, schools, teachers, parents, child specialists, sport clubs, media and all concerned citizens will meet to discuss current problems and find solutions.
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