A six year old child was found dead in a reputed school in New Delhi recently. Parents are outraged and deeply worried about the security of their children in school. Read on to learn about some tips that can ensure safety of your children at school. With growing abuse and fatal accidents of small children in school, parents are extremely worried on the issue of how to keep their children safe at school. Recently, a six year old child was found dead in a water reservoir in a well-known school in NewDelhi. As happens in such cases, the principal is giving a different statement than the parents. The parents are of the opinion that the boy was sexually assaulted and that is the cause of the death. But the Principal said that since the boy was hyperactive and often used to run away from classroom, he crawled to the schools amphitheatre and died by falling into a pit which is being used as a refill tank. Some arrests were made but they were set free on bail only after a short time. Instead of taking the accused persons on remand, they were granted bail. This is second death in less than a fortnight period within the national capital and it is actually a matter of concern, not only for the administration, but for the government and police officials. Parents are extremely worried about their children’s safety in school because many schools ask parents to sign waiver forms that if something like that happens in school, the school authority is not responsible for the incident. The main question that arises here is that if children are in school, why is the school not taking the responsibility of their safety? Many parents are trying to send a petition to the CBSE to derecognise the schools where such accidents have occurred which were clearly due to lack of safety measures. Since CBSE has maximum schools in India, it is believed that if this central board takes action, other boards will also follow suit. Tips for Parents to Ensure Child’s Safety at School Talk to your child daily so that you know about the things that are going on in school apart from studies. Spend time and listen to everything. Watch out the body language of your child and if you think she is hesitating to tell you, make it a point that you find that out immediately. It is good to make your child tell you about anything suspicious going on. Teach your child what kind of physical touch is not acceptable not even from teachers or neighbours. Remember, it is not only the girls who are being sexually abused. So, train your son also about unacceptable touches and talks. Be sure that your child knows your contact information. Teach her how to use a phone during emergency. Find out from your child’s school how they handle emergencies. Pay attention to your child’s habit. If you find any kind of change, find out what is the reason behind that. Our children look up to us for everything. So, it is advisable for parents not to show anxiety when the child leaves for school. Train your child to become strong and confident as well as smart enough to stay safe. Being cautious is good especially when it comes to child’s safety but be a wise parent and make sure your child understands and follows what you teach her. Above all, if there is anything suspicious in school, bring it to the notice of the teacher and Principal immediately. Why are the incidents of child abuse increasing in schools? How to ensure safety of children while they are at school? What the ways to teach children to be safe? Discuss here.
A six year old child was found dead in a reputed school in New Delhi recently. Parents are outraged and deeply worried about the security of their children in school. Read on to learn about some tips that can ensure safety of your children at school. With growing abuse and fatal accidents of small children in school, parents are extremely worried on the issue of how to keep their children safe at school. Recently, a six year old child was found dead in a water reservoir in a well-known school in NewDelhi. As happens in such cases, the principal is giving a different statement than the parents.
The parents are of the opinion that the boy was
sexually assaulted and that is the cause of the death. But the Principal said that since the boy was hyperactive and often used to run away from classroom, he crawled to the schools amphitheatre and died by falling into a pit which is being used as a refill tank. Some arrests were made but they were set free on bail only after a short time. Instead of taking the accused persons on remand, they were granted bail.
This is second death in less than a fortnight period within the national capital and it is actually a matter of concern, not only for the administration, but for the government and police officials. Parents are extremely worried about their
children’s safety in school because many schools ask parents to sign waiver forms that if something like that happens in school, the school authority is not responsible for the incident.
The main question that arises here is that if children are in school, why is the school not taking the responsibility of their
safety? Many parents are trying to send a petition to the CBSE to derecognise the schools where such accidents have occurred which were clearly due to lack of safety measures. Since CBSE has maximum schools in India, it is believed that if this central board takes action, other boards will also follow suit.
Tips for Parents to Ensure Child’s Safety at School
Talk to your child daily so that you know about the things that are going on in school apart from studies.
Spend time and listen to everything. Watch out the body language of your child and if you think she is hesitating to tell you, make it a point that you find that out immediately. It is good to make your child tell you about anything suspicious going on.
Teach your child what kind of
physical touch is not acceptable not even from teachers or neighbours.
Remember, it is not only the girls who are being sexually abused. So, train your son also about unacceptable touches and talks.
Be sure that your child knows your contact information. Teach her how to use a phone during emergency.
Find out from your child’s school how they handle emergencies.
Pay attention to your child’s habit. If you find any kind of change, find out what is the reason behind that.
Our children look up to us for everything. So, it is advisable for parents not to show
anxiety when the child leaves for school. Train your child to become strong and confident as well as smart enough to stay safe. Being cautious is good especially when it comes to child’s safety but be a wise parent and make sure your child understands and follows what you teach her. Above all, if there is anything suspicious in school, bring it to the notice of the teacher and Principal immediately.
Why are the incidents of child abuse increasing in schools? How to ensure safety of children while they are at school? What the ways to teach children to be safe? Discuss here. 
