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The recent incident of pre - school teachers mistreating the very young children in a Mumbai preschool is deeply disturbing. The video going around shows the teachers hitting, banging children on the floor, picking them up harshly and dropping these little toddlers in one corner. The teachers seem completely incapable of handling the very young. Young children are the most vulnerable part of our society and they are supposed to be protected from any physical and emotional harm - then how have we stooped so low ? The protectors become perpetrators of violence !
The nurturers become nasty!

Sharing some ideas that come to mind

  • Constant training and development of teachers
    Modelling of best practices
    Weekly meetups with the staff
    Parents to check on teacher qualifications
    Seeking help from Organization/ individuals working with young children
    Licence to operate
  • Awareness and advocacy regarding the rights of children
    Only trained and qualified teachers to be hired by preschools
    Quality control and checks and balances by person in authority
    Sessions on disciplining the young child
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