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Indian children ingeneral, lead more sheltered lives. Discussions on sex, contraception,
boyfriends, girlfriends, family violence, etc. are rare. It is hoped that children will learn
by example rather than through discourse. It is for this reason that they be exposed to
broader issues, moral, social and political, as well as be given instruction on
interpersonal behaviours, coping skills, co=unication skills, etc. to enable them to
manage successfully on leaving the sheltered domain of school and family.
(2) Reco=endations
The reco=endations are :
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that the psycho-social screening of would-be parents, should be a part
of the service provided by private doctors, who if they have reason to
suspect that abuse might occur, should liaise with the welfare authorities,
or co=unity health nurses;
that there should be a pre and post-natal education for parents. Such
programmes should be implemented in ante-natal classes, or can be
made available in leaflet form to be handed to every mother ante-natally
and post-natally, at hospitals, surgeries and baby clinics;
that psycho-education, that is, the teaching ofsocial science information,
be included as part of the school curriculum;
that a human relations programme be implemented in schools. This
programme covers aspects relating to interpersonal relations,
co=unication, family life, values and moral education;
that teachers be encouraged to attend workshops on child abuse;
that a programme to meet the varied needs of children should be part
of every school curriculum, and can go a long way towards breaking the