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INDISCIPLINE IN OUR SCHOOLS: Time to Shift From CHILD RIGHTS to CHILD LEFT – William Boadi EAI
The Educate Africa Institute (EAI) has observed with deep concern the rising wave of indiscipline in our schools, fueled by a system that has overemphasized child rights while neglecting child responsibilities. While advocating for the protection and welfare of children remains critical, the time has come to strike a balance.
For years, the focus has been on Child Rights Advocacy ensuring access to education, protection from abuse, and freedom of expression. However, this advocacy, in many cases, has been misinterpreted and misapplied, leading to a generation that demands rights without accountability, privileges without discipline, and freedom without responsibility. This has resulted in increased misconduct, poor academic performance, and a declining sense of duty among students.
*EAI is launching* a bold campaign to prioritize “Child Responsibilities,” a revolution we call *”CHILD LEFT”* (Child Learning Ethical Fundamentals and Training). This initiative aims to instill a culture of discipline, respect, accountability, and duty-consciousness among children in schools and communities.
OUR KEY FOCUS:
1. Reinforcing discipline in schools: Empowering teachers and school authorities to uphold ethical and moral standards.
2. Promoting child responsibility education: Ensuring that every child understands the value of hard work, respect, and accountability.
3. Engaging parents and guardians: Encouraging responsible parenting to instill good values at home.
4. Revisiting policy gaps: Advocating for balanced policies that uphold both child rights and responsibilities.
In response to this crisis, the Educate Africa Institute (EAI) is currently carrying out the *Attitudinal Change Seminar*, moving from school to school, community to community, and institution to institution to educate, inspire, and reshape mindsets. This initiative is designed to restore discipline, accountability, and excellence among young people, preparing them to become responsible citizens and future leaders.
It is time to restore order in our schools and build a future generation of responsible, ethical, and visionary African leaders. Rights without responsibilities lead to chaos; discipline is the foundation of progress.
EAI calls on educators, policymakers, parents, and all stakeholders to join this movement in shaping the mindset of Africa’s future leaders.
For media inquiries, interviews, or partnership opportunities, contact:
*William Boadi*
Executive Director of EAI, Educationist, Political analyst and Social Worker
*EAI: EDUCATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.*