EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 16 MIN
The Big Story: How does extreme bullying escalate among young children?
from Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian · host MONEY FM 89.3
Three Primary 3 boys from Sengkang Green Primary School were suspended after bullying a female classmate, with one caned for sending violent death threats to her mother. The girl was so distressed by the incidents that she temporarily stopped attending school, and has since returned under a safety plan. The case has sparked public debate about how bullying escalates, how schools respond, and the role of parents in ensuring children’s safety. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong spoke to Jean Tan, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Associates, to find out more about the psychological factors behind such extreme bullying, why children might engage in hurtful behaviour at a young age, and what steps schools and parents can take to prevent and address these incidents effectively.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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