When does "just teasing" become bullying?
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When does “just teasing” cross the line into bullying? In the Philippines, "kanchawan", or teasing among friends, can be a way of showing affection. But that depends on trust and knowing where the boundaries are. Without that, the same behaviour can make someone feel like “I don’t belong, they don’t want me here”, says psychology professor Dr Allan Bernardo. For 13-year-old “John”, what began as playing around with a friend escalated into repeated physical and verbal bullying. He stayed silent for two years before finally telling his sister. Another cultural concept may help explain why some victims stay quiet — "hiya", or shame and a reluctance to disturb social harmony, which experts say can make bullying less visible and underreported. So how can you tell when teasing has crossed the line? And what should you do when it does? #CNAInsider #Bullying #Philippines For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.m
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