(Miranda)Child Protection Policy DepEd order no.

14 S 2012 And RA 7610 Child" refers to any person

below eighteen (18) years of age or those over but are unable to fully take care of themselves or
protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of a physical or
mental disability or condition.
(Dayrit) Article 15, Section 3 states that the Government must defend "the right of children to
assistance, including proper care and nutrition and special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse,
cruelty, exploitation and other conditions prejudicial to their development."
(Ranit) Children are some of the most vulnerable members of our society, and it is our responsibility
as a community to ensure their safety and well-being. One way we can do this is by integrating child
protection policy into K-12 curriculum.
(Cedeno) While we agree that child protection is important, we do not believe it should be integrated
into K-12 curriculum.
(Paguinto) By teaching students about child protection policy from a young age, we can help them
understand their rights and how to advocate for themselves. It can also help them recognize and
report any potential instances of abuse or neglect.
(Sarmiento) One reason is that there are already many other important topics that need to be covered
in the K-12 curriculum, and adding child protection policy could overcrowd the curriculum and detract
from other important subjects.
(Perales) Additionally, integrating child protection policy into the curriculum can help create a culture
of safety and respect within schools. This can have a ripple effect, as students may be more likely to
model this behavior in their personal lives as well.
(Ramos) Additionally, there are already many resources available for parents and guardians to educate
themselves and their children on child protection policy. It is not the responsibility of schools to teach
this material.
(Sagun) In your own opinion, why do you agree with the child protection policy?
(Alba) It is important to agree to a child protection policy in a K-12 curriculum because it helps to
ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
(Perales) A child protection policy outlines procedures for handling cases of abuse, neglect, or other
forms of harm to students.
(Paguinto) It also sets out guidelines for preventing such incidents from occurring in the first place,
through measures such as training for staff and setting clear boundaries with students.
(Miranda)By agreeing to a child protection policy, teachers and other staff members are taking a
proactive approach to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in their care.
(Ranit) In your own opinion, why do you disagree with the child protection policy?
(Sarmiento) There are several reasons why one might not agree with the inclusion of child protection
policies in K-12 curriculum: Some may argue that these policies are unnecessary and redundant, as
they believe that schools and teachers are already doing their best to protect children.
(Ramos) Others may argue that these policies can be overbearing and intrusive, and may inhibit
natural social interactions between students.
(Dayrit) Some may argue that these policies are not effective in preventing all forms of abuse or
neglect, and that they may not address the root causes of such issues.
(Cedeno) Others may argue that these policies can be used to punish or ostracize students unfairly,
and that they may not be implemented consistently or fairly.
(Sagun) Some may argue that these policies take away from valuable class time and resources that
could be used for more academic or practical purposes.