Corporal punishment is a truth in many schools, this video by children voices concern over the unnecessary use of violence in school. As they say जब संवर सकते हैं प्यार से , तो क्यूँ बिगाड़ें मार से ? ( when it can be fixed with love, why spoil it with violence ? )
Please note this is a drama enacted by the children based on what they see in their schools and not a recording of actual happenings. Also, the name of the children involved in shooting the video or in the video have been omitted to protect their identities.
Plan India Group- Umang’s documentary on the trauma and pain a child had to suffer at the hands of his teacher for not wearing school uniform. The film very well highlights the harmful after affects of corporal punishment on children.
Through this animated film, children express their idea of a “Perfect School” where teachers do not resort to violence for disciplining and make studies interesting using innovative teaching aids like use of songs for teaching tough subjects like maths and social studies.
A documentary played by children showing how a teacher’s scolding and insults affect school children.
Children have various forms of expressing themselves. Cartoons & comics is a natural form of expression for any child. Through these comics & cartoon, children have illustrated various forms of violence in schools.
The images capture various activities that take place as part of Learn Without Fear campaign in India
