Corporal punishment
A society is best judged by the way it treats its children. The inhuman practice of corporal punishment not only results in grave injuries, often the victims succumb to the injuries. Many innocent souls get affected by Didaskale inophobia (fear of going to schools), thereby affecting their career adversely. There also exists a group of tortured children who are psychologically shattered or even resort to suicidal steps.
It is high time the teachers acted as true well-wishers of the students. Instead of overburdening them with homework and tests, teachers should inculcate morals and values among students. Weaknesses and faults of the children can be rectified not by rebuking or beating, but by counselling and a show of compassion. Unless the minds of the children are without fear, how can they hold their heads high?
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