7-year-old bullied by students with teacher's approval

[Judi Lynn]

7-year-old bullied by students with teacher's approval

$33,000 compensation given

By Agencies
Published Saturday, May 16, 2015

Mexico's Supreme Court ordered a private school on Friday to give $33,000 in compensation to a seven-year-old boy who was bullied by other students with a teacher's approval.

It was the first time that the court ruled on bullying, an issue that turned into national debate after a series of high-profile cases prompted President Enrique Pena Nieto to vow action last year.

The court said in a statement that its ruling establishes "specific recommendations for the government in order to identify, prevent and combat a phenomenon so harmful as bullying, at the national level."

Around 40 per cent of students reported being bullied in 2013, up from 30 per cent in 2011, according to the National Human Rights Commission.

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[Zippyjuan]

1. bullying is way up

Good on them for fining the school. I am so tired to bigger people bullying others. These fines should be levied here. It happens all over the place, including the internet. We need to send a message to the bullies. There should be a program where the most heinous internet bullies are targeted. They need to have their internet privileges curtailed. They should be fined, if not put in jail for a weekend or two.