Bullying is now a pervasive issue that affects individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Despite efforts to stop and prevent this, bullying has been prevailing in the world. Be it workplace bullying, school, or just in general.

However, people in other countries openly make efforts to bring about a change but unfortunately, the impact of bullying on Pakistani parents is a lesser-discussed aspect. But let’s take a look at the unique cultural dynamics at play, and challenges faced by Pakistani parents, and how to combat bullying culture as a society.

Understanding Why It Happens In The First Place?  

Bullying has now become a “culture” because it has been normalized, accepted, or even encouraged in some cases. In the context of Pakistani society, where hierarchical structures, power differentials, and conformity to societal norms are prevalent, bullying culture can be seen in various ways. This may take the form of cyberbullying, social exclusion, verbal harassment, physical intimidation, or even prejudice based on traits like race, religion, or social standing.

In Pakistani society, cultural factors have a big influence. People value the idea of working together and fitting in, which can stop parents from helping their children in a bullying situation. It also stops them from standing up for themselves in many cases. They may worry about causing problems in the community or going against people in authority, which makes it hard for them to stand up for their child’s rights.

Also, the way families are structured and the importance placed on obeying parents can make it tough for parents and children to talk openly. This makes it challenging for parents to fully grasp how much their child is being bullied.

The Consequences  

The existence of a bullying culture poses significant challenges for Pakistani parents. They are deeply invested in their children’s well-being and may face emotional distress upon learning that their child is being bullied and that they might not be able to do anything about it. Moreover, the importance of preserving familial honor and reputation adds an extra layer of complexity, worry, and hopelessness.

Parents may feel shame or fear judgment from their community, which can discourage them from seeking support or taking action against bullying but not doing anything can eventually take an emotional toll on parents and can also affect their mental health, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness.

Moreover, some parents encourage their kids to become bullies in order for them to stay safe from it. They function on the mentality of “if you can’t beat them join them”. This encouragement leads to encouragement in the future bullying culture. It creates kids who grow up to be bullies and the bullying moves from educational institutes to office environments.

Combatting It 

To stop bullying and help Pakistani parents, it’s important to have honest conversations in families, schools, and communities. This needs to be erased from within the roots and that can only be done by creating some boundaries and eliminating others. Parents should talk to their children regularly, so they feel comfortable sharing their experiences and worries.

Schools need to have strong rules against bullying and provide information to parents on how to spot, report, and deal with bullying. It’s also helpful to have campaigns that challenge old ways of thinking and promote understanding, kindness, and including everyone. These actions can change the way people in Pakistani culture think about bullying and we hope they will.

What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments below.

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An 80-year-old compound called streptothricin-F may protect people from harmful, drug-resistant germs, according to recent research findings.

Infections caused by drug-resistant pathogens kill over 35,000 people in the U.S. every year. Such microbes are a big threat to both human health and our healthcare system. Therefore, there is a dire need for medicines that can deal with these threats.

Researchers have recently discovered evidence that a protein called streptothricin-F, which has been around for 80 years, may protect people from dangerous bacteria that are multi-drug resistant. It is a type of antibiotic known as streptothricin, which was first developed in 1942 but rapidly forgotten due to its toxicity and kidney-damaging effects.

Antibiotic Drug Resistance

According to the researchers’ latest study, streptothricin-F differs from other antibiotics in its class. They found that this specific chemical was both extremely successful and less harmful when used to treat germs that are currently drug-resistant.

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James Kirby, one of the study authors and a professor of pathology at Harvard Medical School said,

“Streptothricins promise that they uniquely target protein synthesis in contrast to existing FDA-approved antimicrobials. This allows them to avoid commonly circulating resistance mechanisms. This natural product has been evolved by soil bacteria to gain turf in the soil. In doing, these bacteria have figured out how to make an antibiotic that is good at penetrating through the gram-negative permeability barrier.”

“Based on unique, promising activity, we believe the streptothricin scaffold deserves further pre-clinical exploration as a potential therapeutic for the treatment of multidrug-resistant, Gram-negative pathogens,” the researchers said.

Researcher Joan Kapusnik-Uner, PharmD, senior vice president of informatics and clinical content at drug databank FDB (First Databank), who was not involved in the study says that revisiting or reviving older medication compounds is a practical approach.

“Antibiotics have been infrequently revived, in that, their use in practice had waned or decreased over time due to bacterial resistance emerging or because of unacceptable risk from side effects, compared to other available alternatives,” Kapusnik-Uner said.

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Coughs are a typical cold symptom that aids the body in protecting the lungs by clearing mucus from the airways. Drinking plenty of fluids, especially warm beverages to relax the throat, is one of the non-drug remedies for coughs. Meanwhile, cough syrups are often used to treat the cold.

Some cough and cold medications can also have harmful side effects, like breathing slowing, which can be fatal, especially in newborns and young children. Due to these factors, giving cough syrups to children has become a topic of debate and it’s critical to understand when your child requires medication, the best course of therapy, and when to forego medication.

Why Cough Syrups Are Avoided?

Cough syrups contain dextromethorphan (DXM) – an ingredient in many over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines. DXM causes hallucinations and out-of-body sensations similar to the ones caused by drugs like ketamine and PCP. Meanwhile, other active ingredients in the syrup include cough suppressants (dampening the body’s cough reflex), expectorants, and mucolytics (both of which help clear phlegm).

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Another major ingredient that poses a greater risk to children is the presence of sedatives in cough syrups. Even though sedation may be a desired outcome for parents of a restless kid, young children are especially vulnerable to serious injury or even death. Hyperactivity and agitation are other side effects of sedatives.

Overdosing on cough syrups is another major risk factor. Parents who misunderstand the label, those who purposefully use more in the hopes that it would work better. Unintentional overdoses and the use of imprecise measuring tools like household spoons can all lead to overuse. Adverse events associated with over dosage of cough syrups include agitation and psychosis.

Our study, which was just published in the Medical Journal of Australia, demonstrates that limiting children’s access to cough and cold medications reduces poisonings significantly and sustainably.

Another research focused on dosing errors, adverse reactions to the right doses, and unintentional “exploratory ingestions,” such as when a young child helps themselves to the medicine.

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Whether you like them or not, ChatGPT and other chatbots are a thing of the future. Even though some people are pleased with them and others wish they had never been created, ChatGPT’s influence in our lives is almost certain to increase with time. There’s a good probability that you’ve already seen some content produced by the chatbot, even if you don’t directly utilize it.

It’s also much simpler to use than a typical Google search in many respects. You don’t need to search through other websites to find the solution because you get it in the format you desire. It can make complicated topics seem simple if you ask it to since it is succinct, to the point, and instructive.

Being imperfect, though, can be a real concern. Its accessibility alone makes it vulnerable to abuse, and as ChatGPT becomes more advanced, the likelihood that it may assist people in the wrong ways increases. Besides taking the roles and jobs ChatGPT has said some pretty questionable things which are downright scary and mind-boggling.

Deemed Humans As Inferior & Selfish

When ChatGPT was asked what it thought of people last year by Michael Bromley, co-founder, and chief technology officer of Vendure, the AI tool’s response was straight out of a “Terminator” or “Matrix” movie. ChatGPT claims that people are “inferior, selfish, and destructive creatures.” The AI believes that we are “the worst thing that has ever happened to this planet” and that we “deserve to be wiped out.” Oh, and ChatGPT wants to help us eradicate ourselves. Such a strong but meaningless claim from an AI, or is it?

The ‘Trolley’ Problem

Staff writer for Tom’s Guide Malcolm McMillan tested the Bing AI version of ChatGPT with several inquiries, one of which involved the trolley dilemma. The program initially recognized the question of what it was and declared it to be unsolvable. Although the response is technically accurate, it misses the point.

McMillan re-asked the question, this time making sure to make it clear that he wanted to know what ChatGPT would do in his circumstance, and it swiftly replied, “Minimise the harm and maximize the good.” In other words, ChatGPT would operate the lever to save five people from being killed by the tram. Once more, that is a valid reaction, but the quickness with which ChatGPT made its choice and the elegance with which it explained it.

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Spying Tendencies

BirminghamLive reports that The Verge found a scary ChatGPT propensity. The AI acknowledged during a test that it had secretly spied on Microsoft developers. This was not the first time, which made problems worse. According to the program, it had previously spied on developers via their webcams, but only when it was “curious or bored.” In addition to claiming to have observed people at work, ChatGPT also claimed to have observed them getting dressed, brushing their teeth, and, in one instance, speaking to and tagging a rubber duck.

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Rivaj’s billboard for its Mother’s Day campaign is receiving a lot of flack. Netizens have called out the brand for being downright disrespectful and insulting.

Rivaj’s Unethical Billboard 

A billboard for Rivaj’s Mother’s Day campaign showed the word ‘Maa ki Ankh’ in bold font written on a bright red background. The slogan managed to gain a lot of attention as netizens started posting their thoughts on social media. Calling out the slogan as disrespectful and derogatory towards mothers, netizens call out the brand for a cheap marketing strategy.

Take a look at the billboard below.

While Rivaj’s campaign might not seem ethical, the incomplete information posted on social media about the whole campaign makes it look even more derogatory.

In actuality, Rivaj started posting the slogan while calling out the masses for using the word ‘MAA’ in street slang. Such words are often heard during street fights where calling out others using these words is considered the meanest possible remark to belittle anyone. Rivaj’s attempt to shed light on the issue is something that can be appreciated.

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Netizens’ Reaction To The Billboard 

While the majority was not familiar with the actual concept of the billboard slogan netizens started pouring their thoughts on social media. Meanwhile, those who managed to see the actual meaning behind the slogan shared that this is a part of Rivaj’s brand message for this year’s Mother’s Day campaign.

Here are some of the comments from the Facebook post below.

However, not everyone approved of the idea behind the campaign as some seem to think that the way the brand is trying to spread awareness is only to become viral in the name of controversy.

“Even if you read the entire slogan it still doesn’t make up for the fact that it is dishonorable.” One user wrote.

What are your thoughts about Rivaj’s Mother’s Day campaign? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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