https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/let-schools-handle-cases-of-bullying-or-fighting-without-speculating-and-jumping-in-chan-chun-sing

SINGAPORE – Parents are understandably anxious when their children are involved in fighting or bullying, but they should let schools and the authorities handle these cases without speculating or stepping in to complicate matters, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) does not disclose details of such incidents or the child’s family circumstances out of respect for their privacy, and due to the “sensitive nature of these matters”, he said in Parliament on Feb 4.

He was responding to questions by Progress Singapore Party Non-Constituency MP Hazel Poa, who had asked about two incidents at Admiralty Secondary School that came to light in January. In both cases, the school has taken disciplinary and restorative actions, he added

Comment: In some circumstances, family has to step in to protect their children. Bullying may get out of hand as the school authorities and teachers may not have sight of the entire picture.