My son's school bullying in Japan

Summary

In this heartfelt video, the speaker reflects on personal challenges faced by their children in the Japanese education system, especially regarding bullying and social difficulties. They express frustration with tasks like the mandatory school journal, which they believe take away from quality family time. Despite the challenges, the speaker emphasizes resilience, offering advice to viewers on navigating tough situations. They also express gratitude for their YouTube channel's unexpected monetization, thanking viewers for their support and encouraging them to stay strong, emphasizing that there is always hope beyond financial concerns.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker expresses frustration with the burdensome school tasks like preparing the school newspaper, which they feel serve adults more than children.
• 😀 They believe the school newspaper project is a way for adults to feel involved, but it's unnecessary and tiresome for the students.
• 😀 The speaker shares their experience with bullying, specifically their son's experience in primary school, where he was harassed by classmates.
• 😀 The bullying that occurred was not related to the speaker's son's dual nationality, as both Japanese and non-Japanese students were bullied in the same group.
• 😀 After a meeting with the school, the bullying issue was addressed, and the situation improved with the students calming down.
• 😀 The speaker's daughter faces social challenges at school due to being in a group without her close friends but is not currently experiencing bullying.
• 😀 The speaker has three other children who seem to be doing well socially, with no issues similar to those of their son or daughter.
• 😀 The speaker's daughter, despite her social difficulties, is not facing bullying but continues to be monitored by the family to ensure her well-being.
• 😀 The speaker expresses gratitude to their viewers for supporting their YouTube channel, which recently reached monetization, a milestone they did not expect.
• 😀 The speaker encourages resilience and optimism, reminding viewers that there is always hope even in difficult times and that life is not solely about money.

Q & A

What are the speaker’s feelings about the school newspaper and the effort involved?

The speaker expresses frustration with the school newspaper, particularly the late-night work required for it. They feel it's a task no one wants to do but are reluctant to speak out about it due to societal pressures in Japan.

Does the speaker believe the school newspaper is beneficial for children?

No, the speaker feels the school newspaper is more for adults, as it gives them a sense of doing something for their children, though the children themselves likely won’t care about it.

What does the speaker say about bullying in Japanese schools?

The speaker mentions that bullying starts early, even in elementary school, and shares that their son experienced bullying in elementary school despite being of dual nationality.

Was the bullying their son experienced related to his dual nationality?

No, the speaker clarifies that the bullying wasn’t due to their son's dual nationality, as Japanese students were also harassed by the same group of bullies.

How did the school address the bullying issue with the speaker’s son?

The school held a meeting with the parents and reprimanded the children involved, which helped calm the situation.

How is the speaker’s daughter doing in school regarding bullying?

The speaker’s daughter is currently not experiencing bullying, although she has some difficulties with social relations at school. There were some issues with group assignments, but no bullying has been reported.

What specific concern did the speaker's daughter have regarding a school trip?

The speaker’s daughter didn’t want to attend a school trip because she was placed in a group without her friends, which caused her discomfort.

How does the speaker describe their youngest son’s school experience?

The speaker’s youngest son seems to be doing well, with no issues at school. He has friends and enjoys playing with them.

What was the speaker’s reaction to the monetization of their YouTube channel?

The speaker was deeply surprised and grateful that their YouTube channel reached monetization, as they had not expected it.

What message does the speaker want to convey to their audience?

The speaker encourages their audience to remain strong and hopeful despite life’s challenges, emphasizing that money isn’t everything and there’s always hope.