It is wrong to punish a child because he speaks Igbo in school

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 It is wrong to punish a child for speaking Igbo in school. It is important for children to be able to speak their native language, and it is harmful to their development to try to force them to speak a language that they are not comfortable with.

There are a number of reasons why it is important for children to be able to speak their native language. First, it helps them to maintain their cultural identity. When children are able to speak their native language, they are able to connect with their culture and heritage. This is important for their sense of self-worth and identity.

Second, speaking a native language helps children to develop their cognitive skills. When children are able to think and express themselves in their native language, they are able to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This is important for their academic success and for their overall development.

Third, speaking a native language helps children to connect with their community. When children are able to speak the language of their community, they are able to participate in community activities and to build relationships with other members of the community. This is important for their social and emotional development.

I believe that it is time for parents, African leaders, and educationists to revise the colonial-oriented educational curriculum that was given to us by our colonial masters. I am not saying that we should not learn English, but I believe that we should also learn our native languages. We should not punish our children for speaking their native languages. We should encourage them to speak their native languages and to be proud of their culture and heritage.

I believe that it is important for us to discuss this issue. We need to raise awareness of the importance of speaking native languages and of the harmful effects of punishing children for speaking their native languages. We need to work together to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for children who speak native languages.

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Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi

Anthony-Claret is a Software Engineer and has worked at varied roles like Business Analyst, Software Web Developer, Digital Marketing consultant, Graphic Design/ Web Designer, Education Counsellor/ Recruitment officer and a software tester. Mr Claret publishes and manages the content on this website. He's also a writer, Activist, Humanitarian, Pan Africanist, a proponent of Social Justice, Equality & Human Rights, a great administrator, technology enthusiast, social media lover and an all-around digital guy.

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1 reply on “It is wrong to punish a child because he speaks Igbo in school”

  • Make I no speak vernacular again? Inu kwam?

    What is the sense in telling our children not to speak in our languages? Is that not stupid and self-defeating? How can we teach our kids to hate their heritage? Is it, not time for parents, African leaders and educationists to revise this colonial-oriented educational curriculum given to us by our colonial masters? I am not saying we should not learn English o, but why punish and disgrace our kids because they are speaking their native tongues? Is that not “kolomentality”? Where else in the world are kids penalised for expressing their natural language apart from Africa? Is this a normal thing at all? Let’s discuss this biko?

    Picture: This image of two kids forced to wear sacks for speaking Luganda in school generated much discussion on Facebook this week.

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