Shocking recordings of Primary 3 students threatening “I might dissect her into pieces” and “kill you and your husband” have rattled Singapore, raising fears about bullying among children. We get to the heart of the problem with Senior Clinical Psychologist Muhammad Haikal, who says bullying can affect anyone, but a child’s home environment is often the biggest contributor to such behaviour.

(01:50) Say hello to Muhammad Haikal, Senior Clinical Psychologist!

(05:10) Why do children become bullies?

(08:20) Do certain household environments contribute to bullying?

(12:15) Gentle parenting

(14:28) Ways schools should deal with bullying