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
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Constant training and development of teachersModelling of best practicesWeekly meetups with the staffParents to check on teacher qualificationsSeeking help from Organization/ individuals working with young childrenLicence to operate
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Awareness and advocacy regarding the rights of childrenOnly trained and qualified teachers to be hired by preschoolsQuality control and checks and balances by person in authoritySessions on disciplining the young child