The Hot Seat: Is it the responsibility of schools or the individual to counter bullying?

? "It was just a joke" - but for some students, bullying leaves lifelong scars. From name-calling to social exclusion and cyberbullying, bullying remains a persistent problem and students often suffer in silence. ? Is it up to schools to set the tone? Or do individuals - from students to parents need to play a bigger role? In this episode, we’ll discuss: ? How bullying today looks different, and why it's harder to detect ? The psychological impact on both victims and bystanders ? Whether stronger consequences or deeper conversations are the real solution Join Hongbin Jeong for an eye-opening conversation on how we can protect the vulnerable and who needs to step up. ?Featuring: ? Colin Toh, Counsellor, Nook Counselling and Therapy ? Cheung Hoi Shan, Assistant Professor, NIE’s Psychology and Child and Human Development ? Date: 27 June ⏰ Time: 6pm ? Every student deserves safety and dignity. Let’s talk about how we get there together.