Letter - In Relation to the column, “’Six of the best’ can do wonders for kids” by Yogin Devan (September 27 to October 1).
There were opposing views by prominent writers in various newspapers this past week regarding corporal punishment.
One view opposed the use of corporal punishment in schools whereas the other view by Yogin Devan urged our education minister to reconsider bringing back corporal punishment.
I am from the old school of thought where corporal punishment partly eradicated many ills presently perpetuated in our present day schools.
Opposing views direct us towards the human rights enshrined in the constitution.
This elucidation of the basic human rights of children is fodder to present day parents, who berate educators for punishing their ill-mannered children.
This is the new wave that is wreaking havoc in schools as these same delinquents cause mayhem in schools.
Mr Devan’s opinion should be examined by all stakeholders, so that we don’t spare the rod and spoil the child as educators also have basic human rights and deserve to be given the utmost respect they so rightfully deserve.