Corporal Punishment Debate
Different opinions have been raised during the national conversation on corporal punishment.
The Fijian Teachers Association (FTA) is pushing for the reintroduction of corporal punishment as a disciplinary measure.
FTA's Stance
FTA General Secretary Paula Manumanunitoga says he represents a group that has raised concerns about issues in the classroom, including teachers being sworn at, objects thrown at them, and female teachers being abused.
Teachers' lives are being threatened, with these issues now occurring in both primary and secondary schools.
Manumanunitoga adds that parents are not fulfilling their roles in disciplining their children, leading to a need for alternative measures, such as the use of leather for discipline.
Author's summary: FTA advocates for corporal punishment.