Some Children have Difficulty learning – but Violence won’t change that! – 24 Sep 15
Swami Balendu tells once more why violence cannot help: you are there for making children better human beings, not only for making them remember information!
Although there are laws in India against corporal punishment, in a majority of schools, it is still a daily occurrence that teachers beat, smack or hit children. They are punished for small offences but often enough teachers become violent without any reason as well.
Balendu and his family have made it one of their goals to fight corporal punishment. In their own charity school, there is a strict policy of non-violence and an emphasis is put on a loving environment to learn in.
Every single slap breaks your Child a little bit more! – 23 Sep 15
Swami Balendu shows how deeply rooted violence against children is in Indian society and tells parents and teachers all over the world not to use any kind of violence, however little, on their children!
Starting a non-violent School means teaching the Teachers first! – 22 Sep 15
Swami Balendu tells of the beginnings of their charity school. They were very clear about their rule against corporal punishment – but first had to show the teachers how this can work at all!
Violence in School: the main Reason for us to open our own School – 21 Sep 15
Swami Balendu tells that corporal punishment was one main reason for his family to finally open their own charity school.
Exposing Corporal Punishment in Indian Schools with Video as Proof – 18 Sep 15
Swami Balendu reports corporal punishment that happened in Pawan's school. See the video of the brutality which is a daily habit of all teachers!
Violent Teachers teaching about non-violent Gandhi – Corporal Punishment in Indian Schools – 3 Oct 12
Swami Balendu writes about physical punishment in India, describes the normal situation in schools and explains why it is banned in the school he opened.
Social Acceptance of corporal Punishment lets Teachers hit Children – 6 Mar 12
Swami Balendu writes about corporal punishment in schools, about new laws and guidelines and why this all will only help if the society changes their mind.
Cruel Teachers Cutting Ears of Students with Blades – 17 Feb 11
Swami Ji tells how 40 students in Haridwar, India, got punished by a teacher for not doing their homework and playing instead of listening to him.
Beating Children Costs Money – So Leave It! – 3 Nov 10
Swami Ji writes about a study that explains that corporal punishment costs the country money which is why they should enforce children?s rights.
Physical Punishment as Excuse for Sexual Harassment – 2 Nov 10
Swami Ji writes about a new study on education in India, how many students experience violence or sexual harassment and in which way.