“Excerpts from Republic Act No.

7610- Special Protection of Children against

Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act”

RA No. 7610 is an act that protects and rehabilitates children who are
abused. This will also serve as a reminder to parents or guardians of their
responsibility and for them to be reminded that sanctions will be imposed if
children are not treated well. It is also an act providing for stronger deterrence
and special protection against child abuse, exploitation and discrimination and
for other purpose. It is important to protect the child for abuse such as sexually,
being bullied and racial discrimination that may affect child’s growth and
development.

As I observe there are many laws about discrimination and abuse

especially for children maybe because the government knows that these young
children cannot defend and protect themselves. So it is the duty of the state to
ensure that Filipino children are protected and they are exercising their rights. As
Jose Rizal mentioned, our youth is the hope our nation, therefore we should do
everything for them because they would be the hope of future generations to
come. But sadly, although there are many laws about child abuse we cannot
deny the fact that it is still happening in our country. Many young ones are being
discriminated and abuse by the people and even worse even by their parents.

As a teacher education student I recognized the importance of loving

and caring for these children. It will not an easy task and it requires a lot of
patience. I think what I learned is that no matter how mischievous, hard headed
or bad mannered a student is we cannot strike them or hurt them physically and
emotionally. Ill-tempered persons cannot be a teacher. I know that by being a
teacher I will be very big part of their future and it will be a very big honor.