Feedback from parents on Safety in homes and neighbourhoods: Plan International, Childline Kenya and MothersLunchBox share feedback from parents geared toward curbing child-abuse occurring and increasingly rampant in selected neighbourhoods in Nairobi.
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1. KENYA RE GARDEN ESTATE PARENTING BREAKFAST FEEDBACK
HOSTED BY: ICC CARE GROUP
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD
2013
SPONSORS: Childline Kenya, Plan International, Mothers lunchbox
Additional Comments from Parents
These fall into 3 categories,
things we can, will and intend to do individually as parents
trainings we would like to see done
suggestions for the future
Things we can
do individually
Treat every child like my/our own
Ensure good relations with our children; communicate at their level
Watch over and guide all children while playing within the estate
Drive as slowly as possible within the estate
Keenly observe children at play in the estate
Advice and watch the children and the games they play, and correct where
necessary
Insist on ‘keeping discipline’ amongst my/our children and also those in the
estate on the spot
Engage children in constructive activities
Promote use of the magic words ‘please’, ’thank you’… among children
Monitor media exposure
In cases of child to child conflict, visit the other parent and together engage the
children to encourage resolution and understanding
Strive to know who ‘MY’ children’s friends are and make an attempt to
introduce myself to their parents
Training
suggestions
Train the caregivers or domestic workers on child protection issues
Train the child (specific to age) on sexual education
Conduct more parenting seminars on child rearing and parent support; monthly
or quarterly
Train the children on how to keep safe, identify what to do if abused and how to
protect themselves and others.
Other
suggestions
Fathers to meet with other fathers to deliberate on issues affecting children in
the estate
Create safe play zones for children within Kenya-Re estate
Form a voluntary parenting support group
Pass information online
Get parents to open up and discuss issues as they come up and not point fingers
Engage children in constructive activities communally