Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Principal–'Verbal sewer' Facebook harming children

[Principal Chris] Duncan said he normally wrote an 800-word article on education or school issues, but he was prompted to take a different approach after having to help a 16-year-old student who suffered serious abuse on Facebook.

“It was one of those reflex actions,” he said.

“I put it [the newsletter] out and thought this is going to offend half of the school community, but the feedback I’ve had is overwhelmingly positive.”

Mr Duncan said he was aware of students who had been sent into an “appalling state” due to abuse they received on Facebook, with some children being more vulnerable than others.

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2 comments on “Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Principal–'Verbal sewer' Facebook harming children

  1. Cennydd13 says:

    He’s right about Facebook, and I refuse to use it on those same grounds.

  2. Bookworm(God keep Snarkster) says:

    Considering the alleged lack of ethics regarding the founder of the site, is anyone surprised? Also of note: One does not usually have to settle multiple lawsuits for $60M+ when one is not guilty of anything.