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Psychiatrist says bullies might get worse if problems not addressed


A psychiatrist believes further problems may arise with bullies if their attitudes are not addressed and without adequate support from the family.

Psychiatrist Dr. Maria Bernadette Manalo MD said in an Unang Balita interview on Friday that based on studies, there are many factors on why a child had become a bully.

"Puwedeng siya mismo ay biktima ng abuse. Puwede rin naman na may mga insecurities siya na tinatago niya sa pamamagitan ng bullying. At may mga problema sa kaniyang katauhan na na-a-address or nailalabas niya sa pamamagitan ng pagiging astig," Manalo said.

Her statement comes amid a now viral video showing an Ateneo Junior High school student appearing to verbally taunt another student inside the bathroom as another one took the video.

After making the student choose whether to kiss his shoes and his private part or be beaten, the student proceeded to beat the other, taller student.

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Manalo reiterated that parents have the responsibility to mold their children, which starts at home.

"Nakikita mo na, ano ba ang batang ito kung siya ay nasa kaniyang pamilya? Ano ba ang kaniyang role doon, paano ba siya mino-mold as person? Du'n kasi natin nakikita sa isang growing up na kid."

Manalo said families of bullies should seek expert help and that they should be present during their relative's therapy.

"Hindi natin puwedeng itatabi lang ang mga ganitong issues kasi further problems may arise kapag ito ay hindi na-a-address agad," she said.

"It's a sense of entitlement, feeling of being superior despite 'yung masking 'yung kaniyang mga insecurities. Kasi may mga ganitong mga kabataan. I mean may mga pinagdadaanan din sila," she added.

It is also important to address the root cause of children becoming bullies.

"Saan ba nanggagaling ang mga salita na ito? Could it be in the environment outside? Where, hindi natin alam. Kaya talaga tingnan natin ang ugat ng lahat ng pangyayaring ito." — Jamil Santos/MDM, GMA News

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