Don't let bad examples appear in schools

Văn Nhân |

The case of a parent slapping a food delivery driver right in the yard of a kindergarten in Hiep Hoa commune (Bac Ninh) recently caused public outcry not only because of simple traffic conflicts. It is also a very offensive behavior, taking place right in the environment that should be the safest and most standard for children. That is schools.

Children grow up in a modern educational environment taught about coping skills, about respecting others, about emotional control. But all of that can be broken in just a moment, when they witness adults acting completely contrary to what the school teaches.

A parent beating someone in a school not only hurts the victim, but also hurts the educational environment itself. School is not only a place to teach letters, but also a space to form personality. When violence appears in that space, the safety boundary is broken.

The question to be asked is not "why is that man angry", but "why is anger allowed to turn into violent behavior?" In a civilized society, all conflicts must be resolved by law or dialogue.

If not handled strictly, such behaviors are easily underestimated. A slap today can become a precedent for more serious behaviors tomorrow. And more worryingly, it creates a mentality of "small matters", "everyone gets angry sometimes", causing social norms to be eroded.

From a family education perspective, parents are always considered the first example of their children. Children observe how parents talk, how they treat others, and how to resolve conflicts. A parent losing control in front of a young child is not just a moment of mistake, but can leave a long-lasting mark on their child's way of thinking.

A child who witnesses violence can learn, or vice versa, become afraid, lose faith in the surrounding environment. Both possibilities are not good for healthy development.

Each action of adults contributes to shaping children's awareness. Therefore, it is necessary for the police agency to intervene to verify and handle the case. But more importantly, it is necessary to recognize this as a broader issue, related to legal awareness and cultural behavior of a part of the population.

There needs to be a clear message: Violence, wherever it is, especially in schools, is unacceptable.

In parallel with handling violations, schools also need to strengthen regulations on security and control parent behavior when entering school grounds. The educational environment cannot be turned into a place to resolve personal conflicts.

It is time to emphasize more the role of "setting an example" of adults. Children today will be adults of tomorrow. What they witness, they will take with them into later life.

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