Jordanian parents approve beating their children in schools as a form of discipline, a study showed today. According to a survey conducted by UNICEF, in cooperation with the national council for family, cases of physical and psychological abuse have increased in the past period in Jordan.
The study showed that at least 70 percent of school students are subjected to some form of physical or physiological abuse by parents or teachers in schools. "Beating a child leads him to feel insecure and force him to run away from school." said the study, which called for implementing reform measures in schools. "Beating can also turn children to become violent and negatively influence the education system," said the study.
Meanwhile, ministry of education is working to on a national initiative under the title: "Towards a safe school environment," in cooperation with UNICEF, which aims at reducing case of abuse in schools around the kingdom. The initiative is expected to be launched under the patronage of Queen Rania, a renowned champion of children rights.
Jordanian Parents Approve of Beatings in Schools
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