Stop violence against
children
Today’s victims
are tomorrow’s perpetrators; the 2014 UNICEF report says the physical, sexual
and emotional abuse of children is so pervasive because there is a high level
of acceptance around these habitual behaviours. Such violence in fact takes
place in settings where boys and girls should normally feel safe. Data from 190
countries sourced by the UNICEF study shows that violent discipline is the most
common practice. The report cautions that victims of extreme violence in their
early years, end up as perpetrators themselves.
This cycle of
violence can be broken, the report argues. Techniques of non-violent discipline
to promote positive interaction between parents and children and sharing
knowledge about early child development are some of the proven strategies that
have been made public. Time-tested
and humane practices have an important role in child development and are
critical to the transmission of cultural values down generations. The emotional
scars caused by violence against children are the most damaging and it leads to
astronomical economic burdens, as well as irreversible health effects.
Children deserve a
better deal; and it is the adults who can make the difference. "As you
sow, so will you reap".... goes the saying. It, therefore, should be the
most sacred and profound duty of the Society and Family to bring up children in
loving-caring manner, free from any kind of violence and harassment. The
Government must also supplement the efforts by effective publicity and
monitoring mechanisms. Only then today's children when they become adults of
tomorrow would turn out to be good human being and citizens.
India needs more
attention of UNICEF and other organizations as condition over here is the worst.
It's high time action is taken to ensure that the children can grow and get nourished
in a good environment. The women must also feel safe and lead a happy life.
More than culture
and values, at least in Indian context we need to work on our child rearing
practices. Unreported cases is a concern and needs immediate attention. We need
to teach our children that elders are not always right and if something doesn't
feel right it should be shared with parents. Not all victims are perpetrators
but definitely scarred for life.
At one time the
English saying 'Spare the rod and spoil the child' was the front runner. Today
in many western countries such a measure will land people in jails. We have a
old measure which seeks usage of 'Sama, Dhana, Bheda and Dhanda' to an
appropriate degree for achieving the right results. The cultural variance the
world over is very large. In today 's scenario humans have just forgotten their
moral duties. When we feel exploited we throw lights on our fundamental rights
but when we see other being exploited we call it their destiny. Here we are
wrong; it is our duty to come forward to help and support them. Only making
comments on situation and other rude act will not make people aware of these
malpractices.
The rapidly
increasing incidents of violence against children, women and minorities all
over the world, is a clear sign that the fabric of our Society is slowly
falling apart. The reason is that the traditional cultural values and religious
faith, which used to act as a safety-net to keep order in the Society, is
getting eroded very fast.
Parents must be
more communicative with their children and help them not only in their studies
and assignments but also in their healthy growing up.
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