A Study of Child Right Protection Practices in Public and Private School
Abstract
The current practices of child rights in Pakistan have shown mixed impacts: while there have been improvements in access to education and healthcare, significant challenges persist. Efforts to increase school enrollment and healthcare access are hindered by poverty, cultural norms, and inadequate infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. Child labor, child marriage, and trafficking remain prevalent issues, despite legal frameworks aimed at protecting children. Weak implementation of laws, insufficient social services, and limited mental health resources further exacerbate the situation. Overall, while strides have been made, substantial efforts are required to fully realize the rights and well-being of children in Pakistan. The study was based on analysis of protection of child rights at schools level. The main objectives of the study were: To examine the awareness of child rights protection regarding the opinion of public and private secondary school teachers in district Bhakar. To examine the impact of current practices regarding protection of child rights in public and private schools at secondary level at Bhakar. To compare the difference between the opinion of public and private secondary school teachers regarding the protection of child rights. Main research questions of the study were: What is the level of awareness of child rights protection regarding the opinion of public and private secondary school teachers in district Bhakar? What are the impact of current practices regarding protection of child rights in public and private schools at secondary level at Bhakar? What is the difference between the opinion of public and private secondary school teachers regarding the protection of child rights? The sample of the study were public and private secondary school teachers of district Bhakkar. A comparison was being made between private and public schools regarding protection of child rights. It was a descriptive study. The researchers employed a simple random sampling technique and questionnaire to collect data for the study. The questionnaire was developed on three components of the protection of child rights in public and private school. These components were protection of child rights in public and private school. The researcher employed mean, T-test and percentages was used for the analysis of area (Bhakar) and gender (male, female). The findings of this study exposed that the majority of the male and female teachers showed a positive attitude towards child rights protection in school. Significant recommendations for the study were; It is recommended government may conduct child rights awareness seminars in district Bhakar.
Keywords: Child rights, Protection, Public, Private, School.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23910816
