National Assembly deputies worry about increasing school violence and child abuse

Continuing the 5th Session Program, on the morning of May 31, the National Assembly discussed in the hall the additional assessment of the results of the implementation of the socio -economic development plan and the State budget in 2022; the implementation of the socio-economic development plan and the State budget in the first months of 2023.

Delegate Bo Thi Xuan Linh (Binh Thuan delegation) pointed out the difficult situation of theeducation sector such as: Many educational facilities were built a long time ago, have small rooms, do not meet the regulations on classroom area standards but still do not have the conditions to repair and expand the structure, while the number of students is increasing day by day; the situation of surplus and shortage of teachers at the general education level.

Therefore, the delegates suggested that the Ministry of Education and Training pay attention to advising the Government to continue effectively implementing policies related to the development of education in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, and areas with special socio-economic difficulties; especially the policy of supporting textbooks for students from poor, near-poor and disadvantaged households, in order to create learning conditions, maintain student numbers, improve the quality of education and intellectual level of mountainous and ethnic minority areas.

Delegates also said that school violence and child abuse are on the rise. Delegate Bo Thi Xuan Linh suggested that the Government and ministries and sectors must have policies and focus on propaganda, education and support for families to join hands in preventing school violence and child abuse.

Dialogue - National Assembly deputies worry about increasing school violence and child abuse — National Assembly Delegate Bo Thi Xuan Linh is concerned that school violence and child abuse are on the rise.

"Especially during the annual Children's Action Month and this year 2023, I suggest that all levels and sectors must have specific programs and action plans and organize widely and practically towards children to prevent the above situation," the delegate expressed his opinion.

Speaking at the discussion session, delegate Nguyen Van Canh (Binh Dinh delegation) expressed concern about the current complicated situation of school violence. The delegate analyzed that the cause of this situation is that children want to receive more attention, so the educational environment needs to meet this need of children.

The delegate said that each child has abilities and talents in certain subjects and fields, and the educational environment needs to create conditions to recognize and encourage each child's individual abilities.

The education sector needs to have a mechanism for students to have the opportunity, whether it is individual or group activities, to appear in front of the class once a month, in front of the school once a year to express themselves, to integrate with their friends, to satisfy their need for recognition so that they do not tend to use violence in the school environment. This also helps them have teamwork skills, presentation skills in front of a crowd that students currently lack.

Along with that, the delegate said that there needs to be a clear distinction between what is the responsibility of the family and what is the responsibility of the school towards children.

The delegate said that in the school environment, teachers have better pedagogical skills and are fairer to all students, so it is necessary to prioritize teaching good and right things so that children can have standard thinking, lifestyle, and daily activities. Parents need to focus on taking care of their children, setting a good example for them, monitoring and reminding them to do what their teachers have taught them. There needs to be consensus and close coordination between the school and the family so that children can develop comprehensively.

Social security

Concerned about ensuring social security rights, delegate Dinh Thi Ngoc Dung (Hai Duong delegation) said that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has caused the labor market to decline, many workers have lost their jobs and main source of income...

Delegates said that this has affected the lives and social security rights of workers. Job loss can be considered one of the biggest risks. Because, at that time, workers are very vulnerable due to losing their main source of income, losing the necessary economic foundation to stabilize their lives and those who depend on them such as children or the elderly who are no longer able to work. They are no longer able to pay for essential needs such as health care, medical care, food, etc.

Furthermore, when unemployed, they are also at risk of facing pressure, even mental crisis, which can lead to negative actions, affecting not only themselves and their families but also causing many consequences for society such as violence, dropping out of school or social evils...

Delegates are concerned that if workers suddenly lose their jobs, have their working hours reduced, their benefits cut, or their monthly salaries cut. In that situation, if workers’ social security is not well guaranteed, if their income is not compensated for, if unemployment benefits are not enough to cover their daily necessities, how will they react? Will there be a strike? Has the Government prepared timely and long-term solutions for these risks?

Because this not only affects businesses but also affects the national economy. Therefore, at this time, people and businesses are in dire need of practical policies to maintain and ensure social security .

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