When children go silent: Why parents must listen before correcting

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When children go silent: Why parents must listen before correcting

The reported disappearance of a Grade 9 learner during the national assessments raises difficult questions about parenting, discipline and communication. Parents and teachers must balance firm guidance with empathy, trust and children’s emotional safety.

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