Veteran Ghanaian actress and broadcaster Grace Omaboe, broadly often known as Maame Dokono, has reignited the talk on baby self-discipline by calling for the reintroduction of corporal punishment in each properties and colleges.
Talking on the ‘A Convergence of Moms’ discussion board organised by media persona MzGee in Accra, the famend actress expressed sturdy views on the perceived decline in self-discipline amongst youngsters in the present day. Drawing from her private expertise as a mom of six, Maame Dokono insisted that stricter disciplinary measures are important in correcting deviant behaviour among the many youth.
Again within the day, I by no means spared the rod when elevating my youngsters, I disciplined them when needed and praised them after they behaved properly. That’s how parenting must be
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Grace Omaboe
She recounted how, up to now, self-discipline was enforced rigorously in colleges and communities, which she believes helped instil ethical values in youngsters.
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When a toddler went astray, 4 boys would maintain them whereas they had been caned — it was a solution to drum sense into them. Lately, they inform us to not beat youngsters. We have to carry that again
Maame Dokono went on to precise concern about rising ranges of indiscipline among young people, attributing it partly to the erosion of conventional disciplinary practices.
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Grace Omaboe
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Simply take a look at how some youngsters behave in the present day. Some are so disrespectful that they even dare to misbehave in direction of their academics. We have to self-discipline our kids. Flog them
Her remarks come at a time when Ghanaian society stays divided on the problem of kid self-discipline, with ongoing debates about whether or not bodily punishment is acceptable or if non-violent, rehabilitative approaches ought to take priority.
