Nearly 35% of upper primary school students surveyed report having been bullied on campus

The Hong Kong Council of Early Childhood Education and Services conducted an online survey in July, which surveys 528 people, including 272 students in Grade 5 and Grade 6 aged 10 to 12, as well as over 100 parents and 100 teachers.

The survey shows that nearly 35% of the upper primary school students surveyed reported having been bullied on campus. 41% of them expressed a desire for revenge, and nearly 17% contemplated suicide. Additionally, students who exhibited unusual behavior or appearance were more likely to be bullied, followed by students with language barriers, those who were physically weak, and those with social difficulties.

The survey results indicate that 30% of the parents' children reported having been bullied at school, with nearly 70% stating that it happened more than once, and 15% even claiming they were bullied daily.

Among teachers, 67% observed bullying behaviors among students. 20% indicated that the school did not provide adequate support and protection for the victims.

Psychiatrist Chan Man-lui points out that the survey results serve as a warning, highlighting the need to address these issues seriously. She emphasizes that values are shaped by life experiences. If children are bullied or treated unfairly during their development, they may blame themselves and harbor revengeful feelings, which can greatly impact their future interactions with others.

Sansan Ching, Director of the Hong Kong Council of Early Childhood Education and Services, states that each school has only one or two social workers, making it difficult for them to comprehensively address the issue. Schools and teachers must possess effective skills and capabilities to handle issues of bullying.

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