Date Posted: 4/25/2013 6:55:09 AM
Posted By: karite Membership Level: Bronze Total Points: 20
A child friendly school is a school that guarantees each child a rich environment that spearheads his/her physical, emotional and psychological growth. It is the kind of school that offers the relevant guidance and counseling to both boys and girls so that they can exploit their talents to the maximum. It is a child centered school that provides its students with a forum to air their grievances without being victimized. It is the kind of school that caters for individual differences.Child friendly schools have got several benefits: 1. They provide students with a positive environment to exploit their talents and capabilities to their maximum. This shapes them into their respective careers and professions at an early age. 2. Gender sensitization. Child friendly schools are gender sensitive in their enrollment and provision of services. They also offer students an opportunity to broaden their thinking and do away with certain stereotypes such as "sciences are meant for boys". It sensitizes both the boys and the girls on the need to respect each others` rights and dignity for peaceful coexistence and development. 3. Child friendly schools also trains its learners to be law abiding and patriotic. Students in such schools are used to following simple rules and regulations. They get to understand that the outside world has rules and regulations just like the school. The extensive coverage of different cultures without bias enables learners to appreciate and love others. This in turn promotes peaceful coexistence. 4.Child friendly schools also reduce drop out cases. The students feel comfortable and relaxed both emotionally and physically since all their needs are adhered to. For example a student who is well mentored will refrain from drug abuse and sex which may lead to pregnancy and consequently a drop out case. The students are also motivated both intrinsically and extrinsically to move on with their studies. Rewards motivate students to work harder. A student who is a poor performer in class is motivated to discover his talent outside the classroom. This will also reduce drop out cases. Owing to the numerous benefits of child friendly schools, heads of schools should embrace the qualities of these schools so as to improve on the performance of their learners.
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