Children of Munkunyu Sub County in Kanyampara Parish have
argued parents to respect their rights. This was during the Neighborhood
Assembly when parents accused their children of disrespecting them. Most of the
children participants said that; “…it is unfortunate our parents treat us as
trash. They punish us publically by beating us up even in the market place…”
This embarrasses the children among their peers. “…our friends humiliate us
even at school because of this act and you end up dropping out. We have
feelings and therefore can end up fighting back at them in different ways including
physical fighting”.
Any human has a right to privacy and therefore even when
punishing the children, it should be done confidentially. The act of
humiliating children has contributed highly to hooliganism and dropping out of
schools. There are many ways of disciplining children at different levels.
It is embarrassing to beat 14 years old and above child in
front of their friends. Let us protect their dignity as we guide them towards
achieving their goals.
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