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Students are urged to use the holiday to focus on productive activities like reading, sports, and chores, while parents are advised to ensure their children’s safety and guide them with discipline and productive activities.
This call was made by the Rukungiri Municipality Principal Education Officer, Robert Agume, today during an exclusive interview with our reporter.
He also issued a warning about dangers like child exploitation and encouraged a focus on moral development and responsibility.
For students: engage in productive activities, focus on reading, do household chores, play sports, and develop skills by using the time to learn new practical skills. Stay motivated, patient, and disciplined to remain focused on your future goals. He asked students to be responsible and understand that personal responsibility is important, alongside guidance from family and mentors.
Robert asked parents to ensure safety by monitoring their children’s whereabouts, the company they keep, and who is caring for them. He urged parents to be especially vigilant during the holiday and promote productivity by encouraging their children to help with chores, read, or learn practical skills to foster responsibility.
He called on parents to guide behavior, be involved in shaping it, and communicate closely with their children to be aware of risks. He advised parents to be cautious of exploitation, such as involving children in hazardous labor or using them for criminal activities like house break-ins.
Robert asked parents to monitor their children’s online activity, be aware of their children’s online lives, and potentially check their phones to guide them on safety and responsible use. He encouraged parents to set a good example by showing integrity, self-control, and love to positively influence their children’s development, and to support their small projects to foster responsibility.
