There is something to be said for the jeering goading brats on the sidelines, who tease and toy and manipulate, and when the person breaks down, they run away to some place to wash their hands. People think these things just happen. It is a long line of abuse that culminates in something.
My question is, why didn't the teachers do something about the abuse? I have been a teacher (and a student) and it is often obvious which kids are being victimised. Teachers, in order to gain the support of the popular kids, or school leaders, often make this even worse by siding with the bullies or pretending that nothing is happening.
The couple said their son explained to them after his arrest that he had felt worthless and powerless and wanted to make a statement.
"He had gone to school with the intention to make ’them’ - nobody in the specific - get a fright and to hurt them. But he never intended to kill anyone. He just wanted to express his frustration and feeling of powerlessness. He wanted to be somebody."
His parents said he told them that the matric final exam had also put him under a lot of pressure.
"We suspect that a combination of factors such as stress, a low self esteem, wrong influences and an absolute feeling of powerlessness caused our child to commit this terrible deed.
"Morne was during our visit (in detention) terribly confused and only realised (Tuesday) that somebody had died. He could basically not remember any of the events.
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clipped from www.thetimes.co.za
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