Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson, who also runs a school, has voiced her opposition to the use of physical punishment in schools.
She believes that only parents should have the authority to discipline their children, not teachers or school staff.
During an interview with Joy News, Yvonne discussed how things are done at her school, Yvonne Nelson International School (YNIS). She stated that at YNIS, teachers are forbidden from hitting students.
Instead, they rely on methods such as time-outs and counseling to address disciplinary issues. If a problem persists, the school contacts the parents to involve them in finding a solution.
Yvonne expressed confusion as to why some schools feel comfortable resorting to physical punishment when there are alternative ways to guide and correct a child’s behavior.
She emphasized that physical punishment can harm a child, which influenced YNIS to adopt a different approach focused on non-violent discipline.
