16/06/2026
Like many others, I was disturbed by the recent incident at Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School, where three girls were seen beating up another girl. Since all of them are minors, I believe this is a matter that should be handled with care and responsibility. However, whatever the reasons behind the incident, I do not think violence is the right way to deal with disagreements or conflicts.
Some people have argued that the girls were merely trying to "teach a lesson," while others have called it bullying. To me, when several individuals physically attack one person, it crosses a line. Whether we call it bullying or something else, it is simply not acceptable. No child should have to experience such humiliation and fear, and no child should grow up thinking that violence is an acceptable way to settle problems.
At the same time, I do not believe that these girls should simply be labelled as bad children. They need to understand the consequences of their actions and be guided to do better. Parents, teachers, and schools all have a role to play in teaching young people empathy, respect, and healthier ways of handling conflicts.
This incident should be a wake-up call for all of us. Preventing such acts is not just the responsibility of schools, but of families and society as a whole. We need to create environments where children feel safe, where problems are addressed early, and where kindness and understanding are valued more than intimidation and violence. I hope we can use this unfortunate event as an opportunity to reflect and ensure that our schools remain places where children learn not only academics, but also humanity.
