Social Media is all about conversations that matter to people. With this in mind, we launched #ShupavuChat on twitter two weeks ago. #ShupavuChat is a twitter chat geared towards generating conversations in the educational space, with an aim of highlighting pertinent issues that either directly or indirectly affect education.
Last week, our chat was centered around Child Labor Vs Responsibility. Where do we draw the line at home and in schools? This chat was partly advised by the World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL) which was observed on Sunday 12th June.
It was an interesting conversation which had different views. Here are sample tweets that were under the hashtag #ShupavuChat.
What’s your take on the topic of child labor vs responsibility? Join us for #ShupavuChat from 2-5 pm today. pic.twitter.com/cLSVUmd7Ce
— Eneza Education (@EnezaEducation) June 10, 2016
Should we encourage entrepreneurship among our school going kids, for example internships during school holidays? @mnaju15 #ShupavuChat
— Eneza Education (@EnezaEducation) June 10, 2016
At home, which chores are inappropriate for children and may amount to child labor? #ShupavuChat @mnaju15 @wflghana https://t.co/Z3u4Ob5xb4
— Eneza Education (@EnezaEducation) June 10, 2016
@EnezaEducation Depends on the age we’re looking at. At home we started washing dishes at around 6 years. @mnaju15 @wflghana #ShupavuChat
— Shiko-Msa (@Shiko_Msa) June 11, 2016
.@mitchmackena @mnaju15 What kind of internships would you recommend for students? #ShupavuChat
— Eneza Education (@EnezaEducation) June 10, 2016
Do punishments like slashing grass or washing school toilets amount to child labor? @wflghana @enrozzy @DjSoxxy @msacallcenter #ShupavuChat
— Eneza Education (@EnezaEducation) June 10, 2016
@kulemantu An important point. A child’s education should never be compromised. @wflghana @mnaju15 #ShupavuChat https://t.co/XNIZ32C4bJ
— Eneza Education (@EnezaEducation) June 10, 2016
How has the school system contributed to increase in cases of child labor? @SimbasafeK @cheekynoni @kulemantu @MyKEPSHA @ #ShupavuChat
— Eneza Education (@EnezaEducation) June 10, 2016
Does the Kenyan Employment Act play a part in child protection against child labor? #ShupavuChat
— Eneza Education (@EnezaEducation) June 10, 2016
This prompts the reward systems at home. Do they teach a child financial responsibility? #ShupavuChat @shikohtwit https://t.co/3hMt3ipk1j
— Eneza Education (@EnezaEducation) June 10, 2016
Are there jobs/ apprenticeship activities that can help a child learn? What age is appropriate to start? @mnaju15 @wflghana #ShupavuChat
— Eneza Education (@EnezaEducation) June 10, 2016
#ShupavuChat https://t.co/N3MRsTxbzm
— Eneza Education (@EnezaEducation) June 10, 2016
We always enjoy #ShupavuChat @jr_ampofo would love this conversations. Looking forward to the next one https://t.co/cnwfVafZgy
— Wings for Life Ghana (@wflghana) June 10, 2016
We thank everyone who spares their time to engage in these conversations. Look out for more #ShupavuChats.