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A viral video making rounds on social media shows a Ghanaian mother storming her son’s classroom to discipline him over what was described as his persistent disregard for school authorities.
The incident, which occurred at an unnamed school in Ghana, has triggered a flurry of reactions from the public, with many questioning the effectiveness of the Ghana Education Service (GES)’s policy banning corporal punishment in schools.
According to reports, teachers had been unable to take disciplinary action against the boy due to the standing policy that prohibits physical punishment of students. Frustrated by the school’s inaction, the mother took matters into her own hands, confronting and physically reprimanding her son in front of his classmates.
The video, which captures the heated moment, has since gone viral, igniting debate on social media platforms. While some users praised the mother’s no-nonsense approach to parenting and discipline, others criticized her actions as excessive and harmful to the child’s dignity and emotional well-being.
Education stakeholders and child rights advocates are now calling for a broader conversation on discipline in schools, urging the GES to review policies to ensure a balance between maintaining authority and protecting students’ rights.
The Ghana Education Service is yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
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