{"id":70,"date":"2025-09-22T17:58:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T17:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/association.or.ke\/?p=70"},"modified":"2025-09-22T17:58:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T17:58:06","slug":"a-parents-guide-against-corporal-punishment-in-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/association.or.ke\/?p=70","title":{"rendered":"A Parents\u2019 Guide Against Corporal Punishment in Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Our Children: <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Why This Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools are meant to be <strong>safe spaces<\/strong> for children. But some teachers and schools still beat children, even though the law in Kenya <strong>bans corporal punishment<\/strong>. This is not only wrong but also <strong>illegal<\/strong>. Parents have the right to speak up and take action when their children are mistreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What the Law Says<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Children Act, 2001 (Section 18):<\/strong> No child should suffer torture, cruel, or degrading treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic Education Act, 2013 (Section 36):<\/strong> Corporal punishment in schools is banned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (Article 53):<\/strong> Every child has the right to dignity, education, and protection from abuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 In simple terms: <strong>Beating children in schools is against the law.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Why Beating Children is Harmful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It causes <strong>physical injuries<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It leaves children with <strong>fear and trauma<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It destroys <strong>trust between children, parents, and teachers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It does <strong>not solve discipline problems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are better ways to guide children, such as <strong>counseling, mentorship, and positive discipline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. What Parents Can Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is beaten or abused in school:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gather Evidence<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take photos of injuries (if any).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a doctor\u2019s note or medical report.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep written notes of what happened (dates, names, witnesses).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report the Case<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To the <strong>Teachers Service Commission (TSC)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To the <strong>Ministry of Education<\/strong> (through the County Director of Education).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To the <strong>police<\/strong>, if serious assault has occurred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seek Legal Help<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parents can join together to file a <strong>petition or complaint<\/strong> against the school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizations like the <strong>Kenya Association of Intellects (KAI)<\/strong> and other child rights groups can help represent families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. What We Are Asking For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents and students are coming together to demand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An <strong>end to corporal punishment in schools<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strict enforcement<\/strong> of the law by the Ministry of Education and TSC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear reporting channels<\/strong> for parents and children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accountability<\/strong> for rogue teachers and schools that continue beating children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every child deserves to go to school without fear of being beaten. As parents, we have the <strong>right and duty<\/strong> to protect our children. Together, we can make sure schools respect the law and treat children with <strong>dignity, safety, and care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Children learn better when they are guided, not punished.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u270d\ufe0f <strong>Prepared by:<\/strong><br>Kenya Association of Intellects (KAI) \u2013 Advocating for Parents, Students, and Child Rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/association.or.ke\">https:\/\/association.or.ke<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"><div class=\"qrcswholewtapper\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><div class=\"qrcprowrapper\"  id=\"qrcwraa2leds\"><div class=\"qrc_canvass\" id=\"qrc_cuttenpages_2\" style=\"display:inline-block\" data-text=\"https:\/\/association.or.ke\/?p=70\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting Our Children: 1. 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