Blog #5

(In style of NetizenBuzz)

           In South Korea, people can expect at least one suicide a day as a result of the strict school system. In their suicide letters left for their family, the victims often elaborate on the bullying they experienced in schools. The kids who are naturally smart can expect a relatively normal social life. The kids who study hard and get good grades are also left alone. The rest of the kids, the majority, are often left to the mercy of bullies. This cycle of bullying occurring where security cameras cannot reach, such as in bathrooms and hallway corners, will never end unless officials recognize that horrible activities are going on in their schools, regardless of the school's status in the country. The principles need to step up and take action. The bullies are taking victims' lives away and they should take responsibility. They shouldn't just receive a scolding. They need to receive serious consequences for causing a student to commit suicide. If left alone, they will only go on to torture other kids. Recently, a junior high school student jumped out of his residence building because of school bullying. His bullies beat him up in the restroom and even forced him to show his genitals in front of the entire classroom. In his letter, he points out holes in the entire system that need to be changed. For once, officials need to take notice of this horror and present serious punishments for bullies.

Manlin Yao

Staff editor