Parents urged to supervise children and instill discipline during holidays

3 December 2024, 6:36 pm

By Eman yonah oruk

Beatrice Akullu, the Officer in Charge of the Child and Family Protection Unit at Oyam Central Police, delivered this caution during the 11th Graduation Ceremony for Top-Class pupils at Marioshoni Primary School in Oyam Town Council on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Akullu noted that during holidays, many parents leave their children unsupervised, which often leads to the children becoming victims of child abuse. She emphasised that children should remain at home with their parents and participate in domestic chores to help prepare for the next school term.

Hon. Okello Stephen Marioshoni, the proprietor of Marioshoni Primary School and Captain Okello Otia Memorial Primary School, who also serves as the Oyam Town Council Local Council Three Chairperson, condemned the practice of “over-indulging” children during the holidays.

“Parents invest heavily in their children’s education, yet many of these children return to school lazy and unmanageable due to the excessive freedoms allowed at home,” said Okello.

He urged parents to instill discipline and responsibility in their children, ensuring that the values of hard work taught at school are reinforced at home.