General News of Monday, 21 June 1999

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Enforce laws banning school children from video shows

Nkoranza (Brong Ahafo)

Mr Thomas Opoku, School Management Committee (SMC) chairman for Nkoranza Central schools, has appealed to the Nkoranza district assembly to enforce bye-laws banning school children from attending video-shows, dances and concerts.

It should also ensure that parents do not shirk their responsibilities to their wards to prevent the incidence of street children in the communities.

Mr Opoku at a recent School Performance Appraisal Meeting (SPAM) organised at Nkoranza, some of the parents blamed teachers for the poor academic performance of students in the schools.

He stressed the need for parents to team-up with teachers to impart the right knowledge and skills to their children to prepare them for the future.