Negative impact on schoolchildren; An eye-opener for Women's & Child Ministry

The growing trend of kids and school-goers participating in beauty pageants, and modelling, in the scene here, is certainly an area of concern.

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These activities can have a profound impact on a child's self-esteem, education, and overall well-being.

Parents must be vigilant and ensure that their children's participation in such events does not compromise their education or safety.

Recent statistics, and news reports, have shed light on the disturbing trends affecting our schoolchildren.

The alarming rate of schoolgirl pregnancies, as highlighted by Minister Saroja Paulraj, is a stark reminder of the need for urgent action.

Furthermore, the results of the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination are equally concerning, with over 10% of students failing to secure a simple pass in any of their main subjects.

The education system and child welfare authorities must take immediate action to address these issues. The fact that one in three Sri Lankan adolescents is not attending school, as reported recently, is a grim reality that demands attention.