Monica Prieto-Teodoro wife of Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro intends to prohibit the use of physical force to reprimand children, and deems as illegal verbal assaults and placing children in degrading or humiliating situation to correct their behavior. HB also covers corporal punishments in schools, institutions, youth detention centers, and the workplace. Penalties range from one month to six months imprisonment, or suspension of parental authority over the children.
The bill is co-authored by 56 other representatives and is expected to be approved by Congress before the year ends. Eighty-two percent said they were hit on different parts of the body. Though unofficial, this is the first website that features organizations in the Philippines, both state-run and non-governmental, that work on the issue of child protection. This undertaking aims to present to the world the situation of abused children and the roles of these organizations in addressing the issues through the World Wide Web.
Proposed penalties under HB With the proposed Anti-Corporal Punishment Act, children or concerned individuals may directly file complaints with their barangays, police stations, or local offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Authorities are expected to file a case in the regional trial court, or if not conduct an investigation within 8 hours from the time they receive the complaint.
Violators may face a month of imprisonment or suspension of their parental authority over the children, depending on the penalties provided by existing laws to protect children. Positive discipline: a proposed alternative to spanking Child rights advocates say that, instead of spanking, parents and other individuals responsible with a child should practice positive discipline. Expressing affection and support a hug, a pat on the back, or appreciating their accomplishments , but at the same time giving clear guidelines for their behavior.
Understanding how children think and feel. Discussing the problem with the child and identify effective approaches to solve it. Listening carefully and helping children learn the use of words to express their feelings. Giving children quality time.
