Stop Hitting Children: Maarna Nahi Hai Solution - Why Corporal Punishment Must End | Short Film

Описание: Corporal punishment remains a pervasive issue in schools and homes across India and globally, normalized as a way to discipline children. But does hitting or physical punishment truly teach children to learn and grow?

This short film, 'Maarna Nahi Hai Solution,' challenges the harmful practice of corporal punishment.

An Ummeed Child Development Center and Much Much Media production
An awareness initiative supported by HAB Pharmaceuticals and Research Ltd.

Featuring:
Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy, Developmental Paediatrician, Founder, Ummeed Child
Development Center
Rafique Siddiqui, Educator, Principal, Holy Mother English School, Mumbai
Sadekha Shaikh, Educator, Trainer, School Services Team, Ummeed Child Development
Center
Kiran Shah, Educator, Mother
Aditi Gangrade, Autistic Media Entrepreneur, Co-founder, Much Much Spectrum Tayzeem Rasool, Autistic Educator, School Services Team, Ummeed Child Development
Center
Darshana Ramgiri, Content Creator with Cerebral Palsy

Credits:
Director: Aditi Gangrade
Producer: Aalap Deboor
Director of Photography: Anirudh Menon
Executive Producer: Shravan Leekha
Editor: Aarav Agarwal
Grade: Praveen Shetty
Graphics & Design: Aastha Pol
Associate Editor: Anita Subramanian
Much Much Media Team: Riddhi Dharod, Hemal Makwana Attendant: Mohd Khurshid Ansari, Javed, Vishnu
Spot: Dinesh Atwale
Corporal punishment is defined under Indian laws as any physical punishment or mental harassment inflicted on a child to discipline them. Despite being banned in India under the Right to Education Act (2009) and globally in over 60 countries, it continues to be practiced widely. Research shows that such punishment is not only ineffective but also detrimental to a child’s well-being and development.
What Constitutes Corporal Punishment? Under Indian laws, corporal punishment includes:
Physical acts such as hitting, slapping, or spanking Making a child stand in painful positions
Denying meals as punishment
Mental harassment, including verbal abuse or humiliation
(Source: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights)
Studies reveal that corporal punishment can have devastating effects on children, including: Increased anxiety and depression
Trauma
Lower self-esteem
Poor academic performance Long-term behavioral issues
According to UNICEF, over 80% of children aged 2–14 years are subjected to corporal punishment at home globally. (UNICEF Report)
In a survey conducted by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, 65% of children reported being punished physically in schools. (NCPCR Study)
Laws Protecting Children in India
Right to Education Act (2009): Bans corporal punishment in schools.
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act (2015): Prohibits cruelty to children. Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act (2012): Protects children from all
forms of abuse, including mental harassment. (Refer to Ministry of Law and Justice)
What Parents and Teachers Need to Understand:
Children learn through guidance, empathy, and positive reinforcement, not fear or physical punishment. Adults must:
Recognize the emotional and psychological damage caused by corporal punishment. Adopt alternative methods of discipline that promote understanding and mutual respect. Create an environment where children feel safe to express themselves.
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