Great emotion but also intense shock has caused to the Italy or suicide of fourteen -year -old Paulo Mentico. The teenager lived outside the city of Latina, less than 100 kilometers from Rome.
The 14 -year -old Paulo – whose death shocks Italy – committed suicide in his bedroom a few minutes after sending a message, via a mobile, to his classmates. ‘At school, keep me a place in the first row’the teenager wrote.
According to members of his family, Paulo was a goal of school bullying and homophobic attacks. In the class he was called “little girl” and “Paola”. A good student, he loved fishing and playing bass. He changed school, but that wasn’t enough and in the first high school the nightmare resumed.
Minister Valditara heard the boy’s father. The parents claim to have reported at least 15 times to the institute a situation that has become unsustainable for the 14 -year -old, but the school manager denies https://t.co/sjiA8XI22z
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His older brother Paulo Menticoin a letter he addressed to Pope Leoto the prime minister, Georgia and to the Minister of Education, Josepe Valditarahe asked for real measures to be taken so that there will be no more adolescent suicides.
“My brother’s death certifies the failure of our society,” he writes Mentician.
Only one classmate went to his funeral
“At my child’s funeral, only one classmate came and there were teachers in the past who caught the bowling and indifferent despite our complaints.”said the mother of the wronged child. His teachers deny any direct or indirect liability, but the Italian Minister of Education ordered an immediate administrative investigation. The Casino Public Prosecutor’s Office, at the same time, is investigating this tragic case with an emphasis on the offense of suicide.
Paolo Mendico suicida at the age of 14, the parents against school. The ignored insults and accusation to the teacher who incited the bullies: “They knew, they did nothing.” The Prosecutor investigates for instigation to suicide. https://t.co/qebEQDKF50 pic.twitter.com/VBtbnbbJRO
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“The problem of bowling is unfortunately increased throughout Europe due to the use of social media. It’s a huge issue. “stressed the head of the Italian Ministry of Education, Valditara. Representatives of all political parties emphasized the basic importance of the immediate reaction, by the competent authorities, to any violent behavior at the expense of adolescents within and outside school institutions.
From a recently conducted survey, it shows that 19% of children aged 11 to 13 are a victim of bowling and violent attacks, including homophobia. These attacks triple the risk of depression and suicidal tendencies.