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Being a caregiver or a teacher isn't easy. But the good news is that there are skills we can learn to improve our relationship with children and improve how we raise them. Positive parenting and positive disciplining develop a relationship of respect, trust, empathy and communication between caregivers and children, as well as between teachers and…, Positive Disciplining At School, FACT SHEET, What is the situation now? Global: Globally, it is estimated that 246 million children and adolescents experience some form of violence in and around school every year, 19 one in three children experience bullying, and a similar proportion are affected by physical violence 3 . Half of students aged 13–15, about 150 million, report experiencing…, For teachers, What can teachers do to create a safe classroom environment? 1 2 Build relationships of trust, express your concern for students when they are showing signs of worry or unhappiness, listen, and ask questions instead of making direct judgements. Share life stories and feelings with students in an appropriate manner. Be mindful of your own and your…, For School principals (school leaders), How can schools create a positive and safe atmosphere? 1 2 3 School management: Implement the law and put in place targeted mechanisms for the prevention and control of student bullying, sexual assault, and harassment, as well as appropriate measures to tackle violence and harassment against students, so that they feel protected at school.…, For parents, How can schools engage parents in preventing school violence? 1 2 Schools should provide anti-school bullying training for parents through parent-teacher meetings and parent chatgroups for them to understand bullying and anti-bullying, parents’ responsibilities as well as the school's anti-bullying protocols, the reporting procedures and…, Navigating the online world safely, FACT SHEET, It is estimated that globally, one in three Internet users in the world today is below the age of 18. 1 More than 175,000 children go online for the first time every day, the equivalent of a new young netizen every half second. 2 They absorb knowledge and information, build friendships and develop social skills, foster creativity and…, How to solve the issue: a scenario-based Q&A, 1. What is cyberbullying and how can I help my child prevent it? Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It is repeated behaviour, aimed at scaring, angering, or shaming those who are targeted. Examples include spreading lies about or posting embarrassing photos of someone on social media; sending hurtful messages or…, Positive parenting at home, FACT SHEET, 1. What is violent discipline? Violent discipline is a form of violence against children, that includes physical punishment (for example, shaking, hitting or slapping a child) or psychological aggression (for example, shouting, yelling or screaming at a child, or calling a child offensive names, or otherwise verbally abusing a child). 1 2. What is…, How to solve the issue: a scenario-based Q&A, 1. What is violent discipline? Violent discipline is a form of violence against children, that includes physical punishment (for example, shaking, hitting or slapping a child) or psychological aggression (for example, shouting, yelling or screaming at a child, or calling a child offensive names, or otherwise verbally abusing a child). 1 Many…
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