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Anti-social Behaviours In The Schools. by NokiaN8(m): 6:10am On Mar 30, 2018 |
It is saddening that the school, is fast becoming breeding grounds
for gangsters rather than well-groomed individuals. This, cannot
be divorced from peer pressure/influence.
It is also disheartening that respect for teachers and constituted
authority as well as regard for rules and regulation among
secondary school students, has taken a backseat. Anti-social
behaviours have become the order of the day in public schools.
Though the situation in the school can be said to be a reflection
of the larger society where indiscipline reigns supreme.
There is, however, the urgent need to address this issue to ensure
that students are as disciplined as much as possible if they are to
be good leaders of tomorrow. Unfortunately, there are parents
who don't want their children to be punished for unruly
behaviours. There have been instances when parents go to
schools to challenge teachers for meting out punishment to the
children and wards over misconduct.
Nevertheless, the state government in its dogged pursuit of
excellence in character moulding and academic brilliance among
students, must not relent in its various reforms until violence is
completely rooted out of public schools. Wt must not rest on its oars
until the last instance of anti-social behaviour is stamped out.
Subject that teaches morals should be incorporated into the
school curriculum. Students must be taught the value of life and
friendship. They must be made to understand that gangsterism,
rape, indiscipline and other anti-social behaviours are criminal
offences and made to realise the grave consequence. Seminars
and campaigns within the school premises must be organised for
enlightenment on disciplinary issues.
Students caught breaking school rules must be suspended while
those who are perpetual offenders should be expelled. Such
stringent measures are necessary to curb student unrest and
violence, among other social vices.
The task of bringing back sanity to government owned secondary
schools in particular lie in the hands of all stakeholders in the
education sector- teachers, parents, community, tradition and
religious leaders.
Society should not turn blind eye to this unwholesome
development, but play a role in guiding these students to the
right path. Without proper guidance and direction, the students
may get involved in unhealthy activities.
Like the saying that charity begins at home, parents have a major
role to play to curb indiscipline in our public schools. First of all,
they are expected to be good role models to their children by
being exemplary in conduct and character. The moral upbringing
of their children should not be left to the school. No doubt
schools are supposed to train the students, but without proper
home training not much can be accomplished by teachers. Also,
parents need to cooperate with school authorities to enforce
discipline as well as take seriously reports of misdemeanours by
their children before the situation goes beyond control. Besides
these measures, parents should also play a role to educate their
children on the value of life and the importance of education.
One cannot shun the effect of social media on teenagers, therefore
the school as well as parents should put up measures to control
unfettered information that gets to them. |
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