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Another case of child abuse has occurred in a kindergarten in the Surkhandarya region. A teacher, apparently believing that fear is the best teacher, employed a cruel method of discipline: she hit the children with a ruler on their legs and arms because they couldn’t learn and recite a poem.
The incident took place on August 13 in Kindergarten No. 16 in Denau district. A video that spread on social media shows the teacher beating a 5-year-old boy, allegedly to “discipline” him. The woman justified her actions by claiming that the child was being disobedient, and this was her way of teaching him discipline.
This incident has sparked outrage among parents and the public. Such cases raise an important question: how acceptable are these methods in educational institutions? A kindergarten should be a place where children feel safe and receive positive education, not a place of fear and humiliation.
The Children’s Ombudsman has already taken control of this case, and an investigation is currently underway. Those responsible will be held accountable according to the law.
Why Is This Unacceptable?
Physical abuse of children in any form is unacceptable. It not only violates the child’s rights but also causes serious harm to their mental and emotional well-being. Children who experience violence may suffer from fear, anxiety, and low self-esteem, which can have long-term negative effects on their development.
Discipline should be based on respect and understanding, not on fear and pain. Educational institutions have a duty to protect children and provide them with a safe and supportive environment for learning and development. A teacher who uses violence as a teaching method discredits their profession and causes irreparable harm to their charges.
This case underscores the need for strict control and the raising of standards in educational institutions. It is important that such incidents do not go unnoticed, and that those responsible are held accountable. Parents must be confident that when they send their children to kindergarten, they are placing them in safe hands where care and understanding are the top priorities.
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