Author launches book series on serious issues affecting children
Survey reveals school bullying is rampant
A SURVEY revealed that 57% of South African pupils claim they have been bullied at school.
According to the study by consumer insights company Pondering Panda, the possession of dangerous weapons was identified as a significant issue for pupils, with 45% believing other pupils carried guns and knives to school.
A staggering 68% worried about being physically assaulted or threatened with a weapon at school, while 52% of pupils said bullying at their school comprised teasing and insults and 26% believed it was characterised by being pushed, hit or beaten.
To curb violence and bullying in school, KZN author Manichand Beharilal and co-author Thea Wallace have launched a new educational series of books titled ‘Ayanda’, which addresses serious issues faced by children.
‘Bullying is rampant within our schools and although it is up to the Department of Education to address this issue, parents and teachers also need to have tools to educate pupils.’ Beharilal said.
The book collection available in Afrikaans, English, IsiXhosa, Setswana, Sesotho and IsiZulu cater for Grades 4 and 5 pupils.
