Sir,
It refers to the letter, 'School rejoinder' (Assam Tribune, June 18) by Sr. Arokia Mary. Due to mal administration, accidents and deaths have become a regular feature in schools these days. What's more shameful is that each time such an accident occurs or a student dies, the school authorities try to avoid all responsibility.
The school authorities might fool the public by giving hundreds of reasons to hide their guilt but it can't be denied that Reshmita Bora, was slapped by one of her teachers. A school is the place of acquiring knowledge. For imparting knowledge, it is very necessary for the teschers to maintain a congenial relation with the students.
Resmita's death should serve as a lesson to those teachers who use corporal punishment as a weapon to maintain 'discipline' in schools. Such teachers should be thrown out of schools. Moreover parents should be ever vigilant. They must be aware of the happenings in school- their child's performance, the way he/ she is treated by teachers, etc.It is high time parents should raise their voice against corporal punishment in schools before it's too late
