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As the long holiday commences for children, Joan Mutungi, the Vice President of the Mother’s Union in North Kigezi Diocese, emphasizes the importance of parents being vigilant about their children’s safety.
Mutungi warns that children often face challenges during holidays due to parental negligence, urging parents to be mindful of their children’s well-being both at home and outside.
Mutungi highlights the need for parents to be aware of their children’s whereabouts, the company they keep, and the individuals entrusted with their care. She emphasizes the potential risks during the festive season and the impact on children’s futures, particularly those on vacation. Mutungi also encourages children to show respect and cooperation with their parents during the extended break by assisting with various activities.
Geoffery Kyomukama, the Chairperson of Rukungiri District, echoes Mutungi’s sentiments, advising parents to guide their children in using the holiday productively. He suggests teaching them practical skills, engaging them in domestic work, and emphasizing the importance of revising books, especially for continuing students and pupils.
Kyomukama underscores the role of parents in shaping their children’s behavior from a young age, fostering a close and friendly relationship to make communication easier and help them overcome challenges.
In line with the education calendar, schools in Uganda are scheduled to officially close on December 11, 2023, and reopen on February 5, 2024.
