Corporal punishment is defined as the use of physical force with the intention of causing a child pain, not for the purpose of injury but for correction. Myth: Sometimes it becomes necessary to punish children in order to teach them
Myth: Child sexual abuse is very rare in our country. It is all media hype that is doing more harm than good. Children or adolescents have started fantasizing, making up stories and lying about being sexually abused. In any case
Myth: There can be no solution to the problem of child labor in India. Poor parents do not want to send their children to school. They would rather have their children work and bring back some earning into the family
Myth: Home is the safest haven. Fact: The extent of abuse faced by children in their homes clearly belies this belief. Often children are seen as their parents’ private property who can be used (rather abused) any which way. We
As parents, teachers and anyone from the citizen sector working with children, one must very well know Child Rights and Right To Protection. This will ensure that all children in your ambit are protected from all forms of Exploitation, Abuse,
The Indian constitution accords rights to children as citizens of the country, and in keeping with their special status the State has even enacted special laws. The Constitution, promulgated in 1950, encompasses most rights included in the UN Convention on
The Menhir Art Gallery and Bal Utsav, are pleased to announce – The European Great Master Series, an exhibition of Oil on Canvas, at the Alliance Francaise De Bangalore, Millers Tank Bund Road, Bengaluru, India. Premiering February 17, 2011 through
Critical thinking is a way of deciding whether a claim is true, partially true, or false. Parents and caregivers can help children develop critical thinking skills by asking questions which require them to infer information based on what you read
To improve reading comprehension, students should be encouraged to complete pre-reading activities before reading text. Familiarity with the text improves understanding and leads to reading success. Mechanics involve specifics like the actual order of reading from top to bottom, left
In the right hands, language can be a powerful and awe-inspiring instrument, and these writing activities for kids are a great first step to understanding the limitless possibilities of the written word. Specifically, young children can begin to learn that
