c. Weak Surveillance and Protection Systems in Schools
Although the incident occurred on school grounds, no teacher or administrator was aware of it due to its timing and the absence of visible injuries. This highlights the lack of effective supervision and comprehensive safety systems within the school. Schools should not only serve as places of academic instruction but also as safe spaces, both physically and emotionally, for all students.
d. Dependence on "Virality" to Achieve Justice
The police only acted after the video circulated on social media and drew public attention. This reveals the inadequacy of internal reporting and protection mechanisms within schools and the local community. It suggests that justice only becomes accessible after public outrage, when in fact, every case of violence against children should be handled immediately and independently of social media exposure.
3. Opinion: A Systemic Problem, Not Just an Isolated Case
This case should be seen as a reflection of deeper systemic issues within education and child protection:
- Character education has not been effectively instilled. If a student can kick another without empathy, it signifies a failure in early moral development.
- Lack of child protection mechanisms in schools. Many schools still do not have active supervision systems or clear, rapid-response protocols for violence cases.
- Normalization of threats and power abuse. When perpetrators can threaten and instill fear without immediate consequences, it indicates the presence of informal power structures (akin to school gangs) that are allowed to grow unchecked.
DIALOGUE WITH PEERS
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x-1lGfR-OYqja5h1mELEs0yJ-_CsyacI/view?usp=drivesdk)
