{
  "id": 10791815,
  "title": "'Don't blame TV dramas for bullying'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dont-blame-tv-dramas-for-bullying",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T22:10:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1544277/dont-blame-tv-dramas-bullying"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rita Rudaini, the actress, has cautioned against blaming television dramas and films for school bullying incidents. She believes that addressing the issue of bullying requires focusing on flaws in systems, improving environments, and holding accountable those responsible for safeguarding victims. Rita, writing on Threads, urged people not to be too hasty in pointing fingers at dramas and movies as the root cause of bullying culture. Instead, she emphasized the importance of examining the real world circumstances surrounding the problem.\n\nRita pointed out that violent portrayals in media are not new, citing local productions like Juvana and popular South Korean dramas. However, she stressed that the most dangerous aspect is not what is shown on screen, but rather when bullying occurs in plain sight, where victims speak up, but those in positions of authority choose to ignore the issue. The mother of two expressed concern over a culture of silence that discourages victims from coming forward with their experiences.\n\nRita shared how she constantly reminds her sons not to suffer in silence when facing bullying. She advises parents not to dismiss their children's complaints, as this culture of silence is what truly worries her. She believes that in the end, children feel completely alone, which is the most alarming aspect of the problem.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}