A child has a right to be protected from all kinds of negative influences on its body, soul and mind. A child has a right to parental love and care, a right to a proper name, a right to get education and every facility for its proper development. A child deserves to be shielded from all kinds of harm. Child abuse connotes any kind of mental, physical, sexual or economic trauma or hardship that may be inflicted upon a child. Mental abuse includes bullying, harassing, being subjected to difficult environment at home, school or neighbourhood or even online. Physical abuse includes beating, burning, torturing as well as corporal punishment. Sexual abuse includes subjecting a child to sexual advances including rape, morning into pornography or showing pornographic material. Economic abuse means forcing a child into working and earning in establishments that are harmful for its health and development and also includes underpayment, forced beggary and slavery.
Protecting a child from any kind off abuse is the responsibility of not just its parents and teachers but of the society at large. While there is law in place to guard a child against exploitation, it is also imperative that the society works towards protecting a child. The first most important thing in protecting a child is building trust. Parents and caregivers should build a relationship that encourages a child to share everything with them that is not limited to any strangers who is making advances. A child should feel comfortable to share their experiences without the fear of being reprimanded. The parents and caregivers should pay attention to what the child is saying and not ignore any words or physical evidence that may be present. Secondly, shielding a child from dangers does not mean keeping them ignorant. A child should be made well aware of the dangers and risks that surround him. Providing proper education, including sex education as soon as a child is capable of understanding is vital to guard him. It is the responsibility of both the parents and the teachers to provide the information to the child and arm him with the required skills to protect himself. Thirdly, the law enforcement agencies should be vigilant and make note of any incidents that might be reported. They should visit schools and provide information as well as helpline numbers to ensure that any untoward incident is promptly reported. Fourthly, not only should the law be made stringent, there should be a strict implementation of the same with any guilty party being punished swiftly and justice delivered in a fast track manner.
Protecting a child from abuse is the responsibility of the society at large and the society should come together for the same. Every individual should make it a point to report any incident that they come across without delay. As children form the future of the society, a healthy and happy child would lead to a healthy and happy future.
Protecting a child from any kind off abuse is the responsibility of not just its parents and teachers but of the society at large. While there is law in place to guard a child against exploitation, it is also imperative that the society works towards protecting a child. The first most important thing in protecting a child is building trust. Parents and caregivers should build a relationship that encourages a child to share everything with them that is not limited to any strangers who is making advances. A child should feel comfortable to share their experiences without the fear of being reprimanded. The parents and caregivers should pay attention to what the child is saying and not ignore any words or physical evidence that may be present. Secondly, shielding a child from dangers does not mean keeping them ignorant. A child should be made well aware of the dangers and risks that surround him. Providing proper education, including sex education as soon as a child is capable of understanding is vital to guard him. It is the responsibility of both the parents and the teachers to provide the information to the child and arm him with the required skills to protect himself. Thirdly, the law enforcement agencies should be vigilant and make note of any incidents that might be reported. They should visit schools and provide information as well as helpline numbers to ensure that any untoward incident is promptly reported. Fourthly, not only should the law be made stringent, there should be a strict implementation of the same with any guilty party being punished swiftly and justice delivered in a fast track manner.
Protecting a child from abuse is the responsibility of the society at large and the society should come together for the same. Every individual should make it a point to report any incident that they come across without delay. As children form the future of the society, a healthy and happy child would lead to a healthy and happy future.
