Teacher at Baptist School Complex and Orphanage in Suhum under fire for severe caning of students
A teacher at the Baptist School Complex and Orphanage in Suhum-Trotor, located in the Suhum Municipal District of the Eastern Region, is facing severe backlash after allegedly caning six Junior High School (JHS) students for wearing unprescribed school uniforms to class.
The incident, which left three of the students with visible injuries, has sparked outrage and debate on social media.
In a video circulating online, the students displayed their bare backs, revealing the marks left by the cane. The video quickly went viral, drawing a myriad of reactions from the public.
Social media users expressed a range of emotions and opinions regarding the incident:
– “Three strong boys u no fi beat the teacher some,” one user commented, suggesting the students should have retaliated.
– “Aaaah I remember beating our teacher way back in school,” another reminisced about their own school days.
– “Why won’t you be beaten when you choose to be stubborn. You were asked to wear a prescribed uniform and you choose not to wear it so what do you expect?” another user justified the teacher’s actions.
– “Masa bring the video down. U know the canes we collect den times? Dis generation is over pampered cos social media is their mouth piece,” one commenter criticized the current generation’s reaction to discipline.
– “Oh how? Hasn’t this act of punishing students been abolished already? This is very disheartening,” another user lamented.
– “Like this be my kiddie bro. AsweriGad me and my street gang go pull for the school there noorrrr,” one user threatened, expressing anger over the treatment of the students.
– “Ugo Dey do stubborn for school like say uno Dey see anybody, if dem lash u finish then u come Dey post for media,” another user commented, suggesting the students were seeking sympathy online.
The incident has raised questions about the use of corporal punishment in schools and the appropriate methods for disciplining students. Many have called for the teacher to be held accountable and for schools to adopt non-violent disciplinary practices.
As the debate continues, the school administration has yet to release an official statement addressing the incident. Parents, educators, and child rights advocates are urging for a thorough investigation and appropriate action to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
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