Kirihāmi Wednesday, 13 November 2024 09:20 AM

Humans are collectively curious by nature, and speculation comes to us naturally. Curiosity has taken us this far on the evolutionary journey, with seemingly a long way to go, and an end no one can see or predict. The only way to deal with public or media scrutiny is to develop resilience or a "thick skin," as it's unrealistic to expect the world to behave kindly towards us or anyone else. It is a reality that some people are more than willing to exploit the tragedies, miseries, or desperation of others to their advantage. We need to teach this to our young so that they have some preparation when facing harsh realities of life. In sum of my long unsolicited yarn, be kind, but don't always expect it in return.

Reply 4       160

Richard Wednesday, 13 November 2024 09:24 AM

Bullying is a serious issue both among children and adults. Online gaming, social media and in schools, children face bullying and those vulnerable sink into depression and sometimes attempt suicide. This is a worldwide menace, usually played down in schools. It is the responsibility of parents, state authorities, and society to wake up and try to curb this before it gets out of control. Living and working in Australia, I can tell you they have possibly the highest percentage of those suffering from depression and mental disorders in the world. Though Australia advocates against bullying, they are possibly the worst when it comes to bullying in schools and workplaces. One is fearful of being victimised if this is raised in workplaces and so many seek refuge in psychiatrist/psychologists and medication. PLS SAVE OUR CHILDREN FROM THE MENACE OF ONLINE

Reply 4       73

Ajith Wednesday, 13 November 2024 11:10 AM

Very sorry and sad story of this young boy. Perhaps tis boy may have got frightened after the girls father called him and asked whereabouts of the girl.

Reply 33       6

Ram P Wednesday, 13 November 2024 11:20 AM

Family clarification explains that Jivon was a very helpful friend/sudent. Beyond that it is difficult to gather what really happened. Of course schools must address bullying as a real issue that mentally affects the life of students. Schools also must have a Counsellor visiting every school once a week for a full day for the students to discuss their personal issues/bullying etc with the Counsellor to get help and the Counsellor to report to Principal any reportable facts

Reply 0       44

Sokrates Wednesday, 13 November 2024 11:51 AM

Let the police investigate such an incident. Public statements from the family are always counterproductive and disrupt the investigation.

Reply 13       27

Hon. Sarneris Wednesday, 13 November 2024 12:29 PM

Now that NPP in power will they ban ragging at govt universities and bullying at schools.

Reply 6       20

NIghtOwl Wednesday, 13 November 2024 12:40 PM

Feel sad, I wish there is a similar story to the girl and the other girl jumped from Nelum Kuluna.

Reply 0       8

Mizaru Wednesday, 13 November 2024 02:13 PM

I see this as a pampered kid from a well to do family . They are many poor students even in state universities who skip meals or share a single lunch/dinner packet among two to three students. They do not jump from an upper floor in the campus. The parents need to take full responsibility for the behaviour of their kids. This is common sense. As an example get them to use public transport to get to school, not vans or private cars. To summerize send them through the mill.

Reply 25       36

P Wednesday, 13 November 2024 07:50 PM

I keep having a simple question. Why has the police/CID not subjected entire batch of this boy to a enquiry ? Even after the third student from the same batch ended her life recently ? Don't the parents of the other students wonder if their child is safe ? On what basis has the police ruled out all other possibilities - cult, bullying, drugs, blackmail, etc ??? Have the parents of these children noticed/reported bullying to the school authorities? What did the school do about it ? Who was the accused bully ,,, is he/she the son/daughter of a VIP capable of silencing the system? I repeat - enquire all the other children - these adolescents know everything about each other ! I don't believe that three children met this fate in such quick succession only because they were depressed, not untill I see a report that reveals that the family members, teachers, administrators and most importantly each and every fellow student of these teens were subjected to a serious CID enquiry.

Reply 0       20

Adwani Thursday, 14 November 2024 06:37 AM

Parents failed to established the required bonded relationship with their own children, when any tragic event occur they claimed to be angels and true guardians of children????

Reply 0       2

Jeanne Thursday, 14 November 2024 09:25 AM

People, you all need to STOP speculating please! This is exactly what is causing the family distress and adding to their unbearable grief. Unless you are a psychiatrist of emotional therapist I think it would be kinder to refrain from commenting. RIP, beautiful boy. May the angels heal your pain, whatever that might have been. And may God bless this grieving family.

Reply 4       3

roobarbie Thursday, 14 November 2024 03:46 PM

Reads like an obituary written by the family. It does not add anything to clear or change the public view that the death of the two kids was a suicide. Sorry, it is a neutral view. It is quite normal for parents trying to protect their kid's name. Why their friend the by that belonged to the Pakistani diplomat was gagged by his father. May be his statement would have cleared up the issue.

Reply 0       2

kumar Thursday, 14 November 2024 06:56 PM

Regrettably, bullying is the most common disease in the uncivilized society.

Reply 0       0

Sasha Thursday, 14 November 2024 06:58 PM

Why isn't the Principal stepping down after 3 deaths of students all said to be due to bullying in school?? Why there isn't any criminal charges laid against the bullies??

Reply 0       3

Boohoo Thursday, 14 November 2024 07:16 PM

15 year old kid who goes to the gym often and concerned about how his body is looking has an image problem and parents seem to encourage it rather than diagnosing it. Kids that age play sports or be outdoorsy to be active if they want, not become gymbros. This kid must've gone through a lot of mental distress and the parents seem to be oblivious to it till the very end. Put a bunch of rich narcissists together and a tragedy like this is not a surprise. This reads like a excuse letter from a failed parent.

Reply 1       1

Richard Friday, 15 November 2024 01:22 AM

I know, because I live and work for one of the largest corporations in Australia and have been doing so for 24 years. Check the budget in Melbourne for mental health support/treatment. First world doesn't mean everything is hunky-dory.

Reply 0       1

Din Saturday, 16 November 2024 03:43 PM

This matter must be seriously investigated by law enforcement, whether it involves mental health issues, suicide, or foul play. The socioeconomic background of the victims—whether rich or poor—is irrelevant here. It’s hard to accept that two young people would simultaneously choose to end their lives in such a manner, from such a height, and at a location where they were invited by friends. If their intent was truly to harm themselves, there are countless other ways and places they could have done so. The sudden nature of this incident raises serious questions that demand answers. Justice must prevail, no matter who is involved. Sri Lanka, unfortunately, has a reputation for corruption among politicians and law enforcement officials, but the public cannot allow this case to be swept under the rug or manipulated. Accountability is essential.

Reply 0       0