Our children must be safe at university
As parents we all want the best for our children. We would like them to get the best possible education to secure rewarding jobs. We show this by sending them to universities and colleges, but have we ever asked ourselves how safe these institutions are?I'm asking this in the light of the rape accusations and allegations at Rhodes University.Institutions of higher learning should be a home for students away from their families and safety should be the primary priority for management.This is not the first university from which such reports have emerged and parents have reason to worry.The punishment must be harsh for those guilty of sex crimes at universities.Universities should not make parents regret they sent their children to study there.We pay huge amounts for tuition and accommodation, and want our sisters and brothers and children to be safe.To all the university officials, please give our students education and safety, that's all we request. ..
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