Posted on 03/05/2010 6:51:26 AM PST by TigerLikesRooster
Princess Aiko unable to go to school after being bullied by boys
Friday 05th March, 05:34 AM JST
TOKYO —
Princess Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, has been reluctant to attend school since Monday after being ‘‘treated harshly’’ by boys in her grade, an official of the Imperial Household Agency said Friday.
But an official of the school denied that the 8-year-old princess was directly subject to rowdy behavior of the boys, after the unusual announcement by Issei Nomura, the top aide to the crown prince and princess, about the princess’ absence citing problems in school.
Princess Aiko, a granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko and a second grader at Gakushuin Primary School in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward, has been complaining of strong anxiety and stomachache, Nomura, grand master of the crown prince’s household, told a regular news conference.
The princess missed school in late February due chiefly to mild fever, and attended school Tuesday but left early and has since been absent, he said, adding there are no prospects for her to return to school.
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Gakushuin is not your average elementary school. Only children from royal families can attend this school as far as I know. I doubt that kids there are real bullies.
The disorderly behavior of the boys included throwing bags, running fast down hallways and shouting around July last year, but calmed down by about November after the school allocated more teachers to deal with them, he said.
It seems that boys' actions are not even directed to her. She is one sheltered girl.
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I guess the Little Princess is going to be homeschooled in the PALACE.
THAT is a title I could deal with. Think of all the chicks!
Hidoi ja nai desu ka~
Certainly not hot among chicks.:-)
Oh yeah? You're another one!
Seems to me I’ve read that her mother has pretty much retreated from the public eye due to nervous depression. Is the child taking after her mother? Hope it’s not a bigger problem for the little girl.
How many royal families does Japan have, anyway?
All I know is that when I’m out at the bar tonight, I’m totally gonna try that title and see what pans out.
They should transfer a Hans Solo type kid to the class.
Could it be that there is a difference between “royal families” and the aristocracy?
Well, I NEVER!
Kisa Soma Understands.....
?? She’s escorted everywhere by bodyguards.
Kisa Soma Understands.....
Interesting! WHen I was eight years old, I was also “bullied by boys” at school, and also had “strong anxiety and stomach ache” as a result.
This usually tended to occur on exam days.
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