“Spare the rod and spoil the child” – this proverb is deeply ingrained in Vietnamese consciousness. But is physical punishment still appropriate in modern early childhood education, especially when images of kindergarten teachers hitting students appear on social media? This raises concerns for many parents and prompts questions about their children’s learning environment.
Alarming Reality: Images of Kindergarten Teacher Violence
It is sadly true that images and videos depicting child abuse in kindergarten settings continue to surface on social media. A slap, a pinch, or even more severe actions, leave wounds not only on small bodies but also deeply etched in young minds. Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, an educational psychologist, in her book “Raising Children with Love,” emphasized: “Violence is never the right educational method, especially for preschoolers.”
Disturbing image of kindergarten violence
What are the causes of this problem?
Work pressure, large class sizes, lack of pedagogical skills, or even teachers’ personal issues can all lead to regrettable actions. In addition, a lack of strict supervision from schools and the indifference of a segment of society also contribute to exacerbating this problem. According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Van Binh, at a kindergarten education conference in Hanoi in 2023, it was pointed out: “It requires the joint effort of the entire community, from families, schools to society, to prevent school violence.”
What Solutions Exist for This Situation?
So, how can we prevent these distressing images from continuing to appear?
Improving the Quality of Teachers
Training in pedagogy, classroom management skills, and especially emotional regulation skills is crucial. Regular training sessions and experience sharing are needed to help kindergarten teachers be fully equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills.
Strengthening Supervision and Strict Handling
Schools need to have a camera surveillance system and strict procedures for handling cases of child abuse. The decisive involvement of functional agencies is also an important factor in deterring and preventing wrongdoing.
The Role of Families
Parents need to pay attention to and listen to their children, detect early signs of abnormality, and promptly report them to the school. Close coordination between families and schools will create a safe and healthy environment for children’s development.
Suggestions for You
You can learn more about positive early childhood education methods on the “TUỔI THƠ” website or refer to the article “Japanese Parenting”.
Conclusion
Protecting children is the responsibility of society as a whole. Let’s join hands to build a safe, loving, and respectful early childhood education environment, so that every child can grow up in happiness and peace. If you need support or advice, please contact Phone Number: 0372999999, or visit the address: 234 Hao Nam, Hanoi. We have a 24/7 customer care team. Feel free to share this article if you find it helpful, and leave a comment below to discuss this issue together.