Education
Parents and Schools Blame Each Other for Solution to Online Bullying
Despite mobile phone bans in Dutch primary schools, online bullying remains prevalent, with experts noting it is often more severe than offline harassment due to its permanence and lack of supervision. Sociologist Tessa Kaufman and Remco Spithoven from Saxion Hogeschool emphasize that children face constant exposure on platforms like WhatsApp and Snapchat, leading to increased isolation. While schools and parents currently point fingers at each other for responsibility, experts urge adults to take active roles in monitoring and guiding children's digital interactions through structured conversations and oversight software.
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