In the wake of 2019, a school in Nigeria decided to experiment with single-gender classes. The administrators believed that this approach would improve academic performance and reduce distractions among students. So, they separated the boys and girls into different classrooms. In the beginning, the students were excited about the change. The boys enjoyed their more […]
We realize the true value of moment when everything is memory… Have you ever reminisced on sweet childhood moments? Do they tickle your fantasy? Do you believe that those quality times you had while growing up, few as they may be, are part of your identity today? Are you aware that they are therapeutic of […]
Today’s episode was illustrated with a short video. In the video, a teacher was angry at a child for not getting her question correctly, without asking the child how she got her answer. The teacher later discovered that the child had a valid reason for her answer and he became sorry, having yelled at the […]
Understanding responsibility is the background of a happy family and a healthy society. Most family and social problems occur because of lack of understanding and cooperation in discharging the duties and responsibilities expected of each person. Every human being has a responsibility; child, adult, family, society etc. A child needs to know what responsibility is […]
Our last episode was about parent-child relationship and parenting skills. We hinted at sibling rivalry as one of the elements that determine parent-child relationship. Over the years, I have listened to many people relate how the bad relationship they had with their siblings from childhood affected them as adults and impeded on their family peace, […]
Parenting is a difficult and time-consuming task with ongoing responsibilities that progress with time and age. This article will explore parenting at an early stage, the resultant effects of bad parenting on a child and how it affect parent-child relationship in the future. Let’s start with this question, if a parent and a child have a bad […]
In one of our previous sessions, we discussed the differences between theoritical and practical learning and the need to inculcate both in schools. The context of that topic is similar to today’s topic. Examination as the true test of knowledge is a common and much debated topic. It has also raised lots of arguments and […]