Students in Croatia’s Zagreb Boycott Classes Over School Bullying
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- 01 Nov 2024
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In a protest against bullying, around a thousand students from an elementary school in Zagreb, Croatia, boycotted classes on Tuesday after a nine-year-old boy, previously accused of bullying, returned to school. This incident has raised serious concerns about the country's education system and its handling of bullying cases.
The boy had been transferred to his current school in early October after his previous classmates staged a walkout due to his alleged bullying behavior, which included violent physical attacks, threats, offensive language, and sexual harassment. Reports indicate that many of his former classmates sought psychological help as a result of his actions.
Upon his transfer, parents at the new school expressed outrage, claiming they were not informed about the boy's history and that he had begun exhibiting aggressive behavior again. Earlier this month, the boy's classmates had already staged a five-day boycott in response to his presence at the school, leading to his temporary absence from classes.
However, he returned to school on Monday with an education assistant, prompting the latest boycott. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges schools face in addressing bullying and ensuring a safe environment for all students. The protests reflect a growing awareness and demand for action against bullying in Croatian schools.
