They took her things, her food and they always made fun of her in front of others,” she added. She said her daughter used to be smart and confident before the bullying happened. Guidance counselor, teachersBefore the pandemic, Belen consulted the school’s guidance counselor and her daughter’s teachers on what can be done about the bullying. Child protectionDiloy said online safety was not just about technology but also about empowering children with a protective behavior. Diloy also suggested that schools include child protection education in everyday lessons instead of just conducting “one off” advocacy activities.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 05, 2020 21:55 UTC