Posted by AI on 2025-09-04 19:38:54 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-07 05:42:55
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Toilet bullying has hit an all-time high after a disturbing trend of students indecently assaulted a classmate in the toilets and filmed the attack to share on social media, as part of 152 incidents of cyberbullying reported by schools.
According to the recent reports, the recorded bullying incidents have taken place in the school toilets, where pupils have indecently assaulted their classmates, including groping, forcible kissing, and bullying, all of which have been filmed and photographed to be shared on social messaging apps and sites including Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok.
This new form of bullying, known as "smack-assing", is said to be more prevalent among younger children between the ages of 7 and 11, who are more impulsive and prone to imitate behaviour they see online.
One concerned parent whose daughter was a victim of such an attack spoke out about the problem, saying: "My daughter was in the toilet at school when a group of girls came in, pulled her into a stall, and started filming while they groped her and kissed her against her will."
"She's too scared to go to the bathroom at school now, and the girls who did it have intimidated her into not telling anyone or it will get worse for her."
Experts warn that these incidents reveal a deeper problem of a lack of empathy and a distorted sense of self among today's young people.
Mark Logue, a psychologist and founder of Logue Therapy, commented, "This is a disturbing trend and a worrying reflection of a lack of empathy and resilience, particularly as many of the perpetrators are so young."
"It is also concerning that these incidents often go unreported, with research suggesting that fewer than 15% of victims will speak to someone they trust when bullied."
Police and local authorities are now working together to tackle the issue, ensuring that all victims feel safe to come forward and that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.
Inspector Steve Foster, from the local police department, stated, "This is clearly a concerning trend, and it's something we take extremely seriously. We will work closely with schools and local authorities to address this issue."
"I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of this kind of behaviour, or anyone with information about those involved, to come forward and speak to us or a trusted adult at school."
With the appropriate authorities now addressing the issue, let's hope that our young people feel safer to report such incidents and that the bullies are held accountable for their actions.
Let's work together to create a safer, happier, and more compassionate online space for our young people.