POCSO – What children need to know
POCSO is the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. Adults or minors engaging in sexual acts with minors, even if it is with their consent/permission, are punishable. Sending...
പോക്സോ ആക്റ്റ് – കുട്ടികൾ അറിയേണ്ടത്
1. ലൈംഗിക അതിക്രമങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നും കുട്ടികളെ സംരക്ഷിക്കുന്നതിനായി കൊണ്ടുവന്ന നിയമമാണ് പോക്സോ ആക്റ്റ്, 2012. 2. മുതിർന്നവരോ, പ്രായപൂർത്തിയാകാത്തവരോ 18 വയസ്സിന് താഴെ പ്രായമുള്ള കുട്ടികളുമായി ലൈംഗിക ബന്ധത്തിൽ ഏർപ്പെടുന്നത്, അത് അവരുടെ സമ്മതത്തോടെയോ/ അനുവാദത്തോടെയോ ആണെങ്കിൽ പോലും ശിക്ഷാർഹമാണ്. 3....
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence
AI is a technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, and autonomy (IBM, 2024). It is one of the most revolutionary technological innovations...
Handling layoff
The current economic conditions have caused companies to cut down their expenses, resulting in loss of jobs for a lot of individuals. Layoffs may cause financial and emotional distress, uncertainties,...
Dealing with cyber bullying
Cyber bullying is bullying or harassment that happens through electronic media. It may be perpetuated through text messages, emails, gaming or social media platforms. In some cases, cyber bullying happens...
Handling anger issues in older children
Anger, like every other emotion, is a valid and normal one. Everybody feels angry at some point or the other. However, when behaviour or actions fuelled by anger cannot be...
Building communication with older children
Parenting and older children In any relationship, communication is the glue that keeps people together. Effective and open communication can resolve problems and avoid misunderstandings. In a parent-child relationship also,...
Rights of a POCSO victim
The courts are there for your protection. You do not have to be afraid of it. You are not required to face the offender in the court. The offender is...
Building communication – For parents of children till age 6
You are one of the first people who will talk and communicate with your child. Your relationship and the way you communicate with your child can set the tone for...
Harmful effects of gadget use on individuals
Recent statistics find that mobile phone users check their phones 81 times a day and spend an average of 4.9 hours on the device daily. [1] Younger users, particularly those...