The school teachers created awareness among the students by realistically demonstrating the differences between one person touching with good intentions and another touching with bad intentions. Teachers, in particular, advised children not to engage in activities, including shaking hands with strangers and giving a hi-fi.
Coimbatore: Programme on child abuse prevention and awareness was held on the school premises under the guidance of Gopal Naidu Children's School Principal and Secretary Ravi Sam in view of the increasing incidents of child abuse.
The school teachers created awareness among the students by demonstrating the differences between one person touching with good intentions and another touching with bad intentions.
Teachers, in particular, advised children not to engage in activities, including shaking hands with strangers and giving a hi-fi.
They went on to list of spots in the body where strangers should not touch and the children were asked to immediately inform teachers and parents about those who touch such places.
The teachers acted and created awareness that was well received by the students. School Administrator Girija Ramesh, Principal Vidya and teachers had made arrangements for the event.