4-year-old boy reports mother to police

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Woman's wisdom 12 years ago

This is unusual. Care must be taken in dealing with this case because you never know what the outcome will be.

This is unusual. Care must be taken in dealing with this case because you never know what the outcome will be.
william 12 years ago

No case to answer. BUT A GOOD SIGN FOR FUTURE PROMOTION OF RULE OF LAW!!!!If I AM THE FATHER i will give him a second beating for his disobedience and then congratulate him for knowing how the police works.

No case to answer. BUT A GOOD SIGN FOR FUTURE PROMOTION OF RULE OF LAW!!!!If I AM THE FATHER i will give him a second beating for his disobedience and then congratulate him for knowing how the police works.
Kitty 12 years ago

Lol William, but remember he's only 4.

Lol William, but remember he's only 4.
fobia 12 years ago

NO PINK SHEETS FOUND. CASE DISMISS

NO PINK SHEETS FOUND. CASE DISMISS
Rob 12 years ago

This boy brought himself into the world by himself.

This boy brought himself into the world by himself.
Osei 12 years ago

This is not a matter to be overlooked. Is only in West Africa that such a case may be thrown out as childish. In Europe, US, Israel and other places the woman would have a knot to grind. The case should not just be made let g ...
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This is not a matter to be overlooked. Is only in West Africa that such a case may be thrown out as childish. In Europe, US, Israel and other places the woman would have a knot to grind. The case should not just be made let go. The world is watching, is a big issue.
sonkofa 12 years ago

You guys always use America and the rest of the west as yardstick. If a boy of 4 years will not obey just a simple order from his mother what do you think will happen when he turns 10?

You guys always use America and the rest of the west as yardstick. If a boy of 4 years will not obey just a simple order from his mother what do you think will happen when he turns 10?
Ghost 12 years ago

Spare the rod and spoil the child. Its a childs right to be disciplines so he doesn't become like the children In these places used as yard stick.

Spare the rod and spoil the child. Its a childs right to be disciplines so he doesn't become like the children In these places used as yard stick.
OZA 12 years ago

Leave the child to burn in the oil, and the whole Ghana will hear about a negligent mother. Let the accusers tell us on this forum what they would do otherwise.

Leave the child to burn in the oil, and the whole Ghana will hear about a negligent mother. Let the accusers tell us on this forum what they would do otherwise.
KOKI 12 years ago

Yeah, onua Sankofa, sometimes I wonder whether Ghana for that matter Africa too has nothing the West can learn from!

Always people rushing to pull up lots of references from the US, Europe etc as if we have nothing good t ...
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Yeah, onua Sankofa, sometimes I wonder whether Ghana for that matter Africa too has nothing the West can learn from!

Always people rushing to pull up lots of references from the US, Europe etc as if we have nothing good to offer the world or whatever they do is the best!

.... 12 years ago

which world? which big issue? are we suppossed t emulate everything we see from so called developed nations?? mcheeeew. i totally agree with one comment which says to lash the boy a second time for disobedience and when he ...
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which world? which big issue? are we suppossed t emulate everything we see from so called developed nations?? mcheeeew. i totally agree with one comment which says to lash the boy a second time for disobedience and when he stops crying and is settled, congratulate him for knowing how the police works!!
CITIZEN ONE 12 years ago

First and foremost we know there is o father, because they are all sitting behind computers gnasing on Ghanaweb. Ghanaian fathers are the most irresponsible I have ever known. The trend is slowly changing though, with the eme ...
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First and foremost we know there is o father, because they are all sitting behind computers gnasing on Ghanaweb. Ghanaian fathers are the most irresponsible I have ever known. The trend is slowly changing though, with the emergence of diaspora citizens relocating and visiting Accra more often.

Secondly, how in the world can a 4 year old escape the awareness of the mother for 400 meters (duration of absence?). Hope the facts as depicted by our Akan news reporters are accurate. They are the best in distortion of facts and history.

Personally, the Police should never have asked the woman to report to the station, but instead the officer in charge should have admonished the little rugrat in front of the mother, teaching him how important it is to listen to the mother and adults. I don't spank my kids and I don't beat the crap out of them, because I am a civilized Ghanaian, and I don't have any violent genetic lineage. My kids defy simple instructions, and I have to use speech and language to discipline them when necessary.

Last but not least we need to pass legislation to tie the tubes of some of these rural females.
Abject poverty, illiteracy, ignorance and a rash of dysfunctional cultural beliefs are the cause of our demise.
Paul 12 years ago

Osei u are tool of the west.This is Africa and we punish our kids for doing wrong.If the hot oil burn the child this same westerners will charge the woman for negligence.The woman did the right thing.Our Africa tradition and ...
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Osei u are tool of the west.This is Africa and we punish our kids for doing wrong.If the hot oil burn the child this same westerners will charge the woman for negligence.The woman did the right thing.Our Africa tradition and the bible says we should punish our kids.Remember the bible said spare the rod and spoil the child.Osei infact you are a goat.
... ... ... 12 years ago

Osei, go and arrest the woman and put her in jail. The facts of the case is now known; so what do you think should happen to the mom? This is not an abuse of the child. We have our culture and Europeans and what have you a ...
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Osei, go and arrest the woman and put her in jail. The facts of the case is now known; so what do you think should happen to the mom? This is not an abuse of the child. We have our culture and Europeans and what have you also have their culture; so where is the comparison supposed to mean? Please think and give us a break.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

THE MOTHER WSNT WRONG FOR SCOLDIG THE CHILD. HOWEVER, WHAT SHE SHOULD HAVE DONE WAS OCCUPY THE CHILD SO THE CHILD IS BUSY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO U ALLOW THE KID TO LEAVE UR SIGHT. WALK 400METRES TO A NEARBY POLICE STATION ...
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THE MOTHER WSNT WRONG FOR SCOLDIG THE CHILD. HOWEVER, WHAT SHE SHOULD HAVE DONE WAS OCCUPY THE CHILD SO THE CHILD IS BUSY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO U ALLOW THE KID TO LEAVE UR SIGHT. WALK 400METRES TO A NEARBY POLICE STATION? OH LORD...GIVE THE KID A TOY TO PLAY. KEEP HIM OCCUPIED. BCOS OF FISH, U FAILED TO KEEP AN EYE ON UR KID. WAT IF THE KID HAD GONE AND BEEN KIDNAPPED? FRIED FISH ENTI?....STUPID BROAD. THEN SHE WILL GO TO THE SAME POLICE STATION N FILE A COMPLAINT, CRY HER NASTY NYASH ALL THE WAY TO THE NEWS N ON GHWEB...MY BOY HAS GONE MISSING ETC...MEANWHILE, ALL THIS WOULDNT HAVE HAPPENED IF U WERENT NEGLIGENT. THE POLICE SHOULD HAVE KEPT THE BOY AT THE STATION FOR A FEW HRS AND WAITED FOR THE WOMAN TO MAKE A MOVE. I WONDER WHAT HER ACTIONS WOULD HAVE BEEEN AFTER REALISING HER BOY WAS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND....
Papa Quaisie Ampong Dadzie 12 years ago

That boy is exhibiting the traits of the type of leader Ghana needs- a "no-nonsense" type of leader. The parents and Ghanaians must watch him closely, he is gonna be a great inspiration and a visionary leader

That boy is exhibiting the traits of the type of leader Ghana needs- a "no-nonsense" type of leader. The parents and Ghanaians must watch him closely, he is gonna be a great inspiration and a visionary leader
tundele 12 years ago

congrats policeman CK, you are in tune with your community!

congrats policeman CK, you are in tune with your community!
Italoo Man 12 years ago

Obi ne payine na yawono. He was old before being born

Obi ne payine na yawono. He was old before being born
Abroampa 12 years ago

Kwame Isaac for President!!!

Kwame Isaac for President!!!
Concerned 12 years ago

Putting aside for a moment mother's natural disciplinary aspect, I believe if all Ghanaians can act like little Kwame and all Policemen can act like CK there will be neither noise in our residential areas, child abuse, enviro ...
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Putting aside for a moment mother's natural disciplinary aspect, I believe if all Ghanaians can act like little Kwame and all Policemen can act like CK there will be neither noise in our residential areas, child abuse, environmental degradation. What a wonderful place Ghana would be.

Repugnant. 12 years ago

Time tells! This couldn't have been news. Phew, imagine a country where everyone knew their rights.

Time tells! This couldn't have been news. Phew, imagine a country where everyone knew their rights.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

The young lad, who seemed to know his rights, caused a stir, as he walked for about 400 meters from his house to the police station to lodge a complaint.

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The young lad, who seemed to know his rights, caused a stir, as he walked for about 400 meters from his house to the police station to lodge a complaint.

BCOS OF FRIED FISH, U ALLOWED UR 4 YR OLD BOY TO WALK ALL BY HIMSELF T THE POLICE STATION? FOOLISH WOMAN. FINE THIS WOMAN. WAT IF THIS BOY HAD BEEN KIDNAPPED OR STOLEN? IF U DONT WANT THE BOY. GIVE HIM UP FOR ADOPTION
Kobi 12 years ago

Read the story carefully. The boy was not spanked because of fried fish, but because he refused to move away from the fire. The mother felt, and rightly so, that the boy may either fall into the fire or the frying pan. There ...
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Read the story carefully. The boy was not spanked because of fried fish, but because he refused to move away from the fire. The mother felt, and rightly so, that the boy may either fall into the fire or the frying pan. There has been a number of reported cases of this nature.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

WHO CARES. THE WOMAN IS STILL IRRESPONSIBLE. SHE MUST BE LASHED N MADE TO PAY A FINE. WHETHER SHE SCOLDED THE BOY FROM GOING CLOSER TO THE HOT OIL OR FIRE. THAT IS NOT THE POINT HERE. THE POINT IS. WHY MUST U ALLOW THE YOUNG ...
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WHO CARES. THE WOMAN IS STILL IRRESPONSIBLE. SHE MUST BE LASHED N MADE TO PAY A FINE. WHETHER SHE SCOLDED THE BOY FROM GOING CLOSER TO THE HOT OIL OR FIRE. THAT IS NOT THE POINT HERE. THE POINT IS. WHY MUST U ALLOW THE YOUNG FELLA TO WALK BY HIMSELF FOR 400 METRES TO THE POLICE STATION. WAT IF THE BOY GOT KIDNAPPED? U SEE, WHEN I INSULT SPECIMENS LIKE UR ILK. IM A BAD PERSON.
sankariwa 12 years ago

Maybe you have head but no brains. What are you implying? Is the child more sensible than his mother? Did you understand this bible quote "spare the rod and spoil a child"? "honour thy parents (father and mother) so you live ...
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Maybe you have head but no brains. What are you implying? Is the child more sensible than his mother? Did you understand this bible quote "spare the rod and spoil a child"? "honour thy parents (father and mother) so you live longer." The small boy disobeyed simple instruction and was spanked, what is wrong about that. Note that the boy wouldn't have walked 400 metes to report his mother, if his police friend had not told him to report to him if anybody attack or beat him. Mama has no case to answer. The police friend has case, to explain why he told the boy to report any attack or beating on him to him(police friend).
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

IM NOT OBJECTING TO THE MOTHER'S REPRIMAND FOR THE BOY TO STAY AWAY FROM THE FIRE N HOT OIL. IM MORE UPSET WITH HER DECISION TO BE NEGLIGENT WITH THE LIL BOY'S WHEREABOUTS AFTER THIS INCIDENT.

IM NOT OBJECTING TO THE MOTHER'S REPRIMAND FOR THE BOY TO STAY AWAY FROM THE FIRE N HOT OIL. IM MORE UPSET WITH HER DECISION TO BE NEGLIGENT WITH THE LIL BOY'S WHEREABOUTS AFTER THIS INCIDENT.
JK 12 years ago

The boy has already been punished, and I believe that is enough. A second thrashing will be sheer abuse of the kind the kid thought he had been subjected to in the first place.

This is a teachable moment and I concur with ...
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The boy has already been punished, and I believe that is enough. A second thrashing will be sheer abuse of the kind the kid thought he had been subjected to in the first place.

This is a teachable moment and I concur with the second part of your decision. While you are congratulating him, it is worthy to note that her mother as well as the father have responsibilities towards the child. It would be negligent on the parents' part to ignore his (child's) safety. That is how to start a conversation the child will probably remember for a long time to come.
Ama Atta 12 years ago

A boy was being distractive in class and the teacher called his parent. The father went to the school and after hearing what the boy did spanked him.The teacher called the police.The policeman was a blackman. After hearing th ...
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A boy was being distractive in class and the teacher called his parent. The father went to the school and after hearing what the boy did spanked him.The teacher called the police.The policeman was a blackman. After hearing the boy's offence, he asked the father to trash him the second time.The teacher reported the policeman too . The policeman was repremanded.As a blackman the police man knows the reason why so many blackmen are in jail in America. If care is not taken this 4 year belligrent boy will grow up to be a jailbird . Disobedience of the law breeds criminality and criminals.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 12 years ago

Where else could this happen but in Ashanti Region and by an Ashanti? I did not need to read the story to know where and by whom!

Where else could this happen but in Ashanti Region and by an Ashanti? I did not need to read the story to know where and by whom!
Jane 12 years ago

SGT ANANI this show ASHANTIS are not ignorant know their left and right, they will not let any stupidity trample on them.

SGT ANANI this show ASHANTIS are not ignorant know their left and right, they will not let any stupidity trample on them.

KWAKU GOR PHILIP 12 years ago

The eye opened ashantis are leading our peaceful nation into trouble.Ashanti = Snake.

The eye opened ashantis are leading our peaceful nation into trouble.Ashanti = Snake.
have mercy 12 years ago

to beat a child is not the way to make the child to obey your orders, that is wickness and we don't know anyway either because that is the way we all brought up. stop beating children it is not right way it is ignorant way of ...
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to beat a child is not the way to make the child to obey your orders, that is wickness and we don't know anyway either because that is the way we all brought up. stop beating children it is not right way it is ignorant way of africans!
KOFI WEST HAVEN 12 years ago

Hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha

Hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha
JAIL HER 4 DAYS+++++ 12 years ago

the outcome is clear. the mother will go to jail four years.

the outcome is clear. the mother will go to jail four years.
Wayo 12 years ago

BE LITTLE BITE SENSEBLE,WHOW OLD IS THIS CHILD?CAN YOU TAKE THIS CHILD SERIOUS?WHAT ABOUT IF HE BURNS?WHO TO BE BLAME?GHANA SHOULD NOT COPY EUROPEANS WAY OF LIFE.GHANA HAS NO SOCIAL BENEFIT,HOMES FOR CHILDRENS ETC.

BE LITTLE BITE SENSEBLE,WHOW OLD IS THIS CHILD?CAN YOU TAKE THIS CHILD SERIOUS?WHAT ABOUT IF HE BURNS?WHO TO BE BLAME?GHANA SHOULD NOT COPY EUROPEANS WAY OF LIFE.GHANA HAS NO SOCIAL BENEFIT,HOMES FOR CHILDRENS ETC.
Kitty 12 years ago

Be careful about what? This child got upset with his mom for disciplining him. I think this is quiet funny as shocking as it is, I'm sure the police know the child is just being a kid.

Be careful about what? This child got upset with his mom for disciplining him. I think this is quiet funny as shocking as it is, I'm sure the police know the child is just being a kid.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 12 years ago

At this juncture , the Ghanaian Citizens Abroadhas collected over 70 thousand signatures all over the world in support of His Excellency President Mahama to continue his good job in office. The Citizens will like Supreme Cour ...
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At this juncture , the Ghanaian Citizens Abroadhas collected over 70 thousand signatures all over the world in support of His Excellency President Mahama to continue his good job in office. The Citizens will like Supreme Court of the land knows that ,we recognized President John Mahama as the choice of the Ghanaian Voters as 2012 election is concern.We therefore asking the Supreme court to throw the petitioners diabolic and divisive case into the nearest Garbage cane for GHANA to move forward.
Papa Quaisie Ampong Dadzie 12 years ago

Hey, are u stupid or something. What's wrong with you. You better stop sweeping the streets of wherever u are, and call abroad, and go back home. Why can't some people allow the law of the land, Ghana, to its course. Uneducat ...
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Hey, are u stupid or something. What's wrong with you. You better stop sweeping the streets of wherever u are, and call abroad, and go back home. Why can't some people allow the law of the land, Ghana, to its course. Uneducated fool - is this the place you come and put your garbage.

The article here is about a 4-year old who thinks he is being abused and, therefore, asserting his right, which is a serious issue. If u have nothing sensible to contribute on the platform go and take a swim in a septic tank full of human excreta and urine - I don't think u even understand what am writing - uneducated fool
Public Prosecutor. 12 years ago

You are an illegal son to your father. You are not the real son of your father because your mother used to be a prostitute. Your English stinks. If you cannot write good English, then do not disturb us. A big fool like you. L ...
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You are an illegal son to your father. You are not the real son of your father because your mother used to be a prostitute. Your English stinks. If you cannot write good English, then do not disturb us. A big fool like you. Let somebody correct your English for you before posting. Start packing. Even when you collect 10 signatures from abroad you can say you collected 1 million abroad signatures just like what Afari Gyan did with Abroad Voters. Thiefs and Idiots. Always inflating numbers to suit your diabolical plans.
JAIL HER 4 DAYS+++++ 12 years ago

Next time, don't fry fish. Eat it raw like penguin.

Next time, don't fry fish. Eat it raw like penguin.
Juju loss 12 years ago

A child has the right to walk to report a mother to police? see the lawlessness we are planting in our kids? move away from the fire,else you will get burnt,a child refused,after spans the child, he walks to police,, how? see ...
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A child has the right to walk to report a mother to police? see the lawlessness we are planting in our kids? move away from the fire,else you will get burnt,a child refused,after spans the child, he walks to police,, how? see the lawlessness america has planted in ghana?
Ken Ntiamoa 12 years ago

Move away from fire should never translate to beating. I bet this is not the first time this woman has done this. Child beating is a crime against a child's psyche. Children who are beaten by parents and other children end up ...
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Move away from fire should never translate to beating. I bet this is not the first time this woman has done this. Child beating is a crime against a child's psyche. Children who are beaten by parents and other children end up being child and wife beaters. The police should warn the woman to never do that again but find better ways of disciplining her children.

Ken
jyga 12 years ago

Na lie. I was disciplined by my parents and grandparents,including spanking at times. But I am not a wife beater. In fact, I ended up as a very responsible person, man, father, with higher education.
A stubborn child needs ...
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Na lie. I was disciplined by my parents and grandparents,including spanking at times. But I am not a wife beater. In fact, I ended up as a very responsible person, man, father, with higher education.
A stubborn child needs to be disciplined, and that includes spanking at times. The Bible is clearly not against that.... Read Proverbs 6:20, 15:5 and 22:15 and come again.
Ken Ntiamoa 12 years ago

With all due respect, I maintain my stand on the issue and it is to maintain yours. The key word here is discipline. Discipline doesn't necessarily imply spanking a child. A good parent knows and understands why her child wan ...
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With all due respect, I maintain my stand on the issue and it is to maintain yours. The key word here is discipline. Discipline doesn't necessarily imply spanking a child. A good parent knows and understands why her child wants to be near the fire. She is probably hungry and something is cooking and he wants faster than the mother can cook it, maybe. What I would do is give a small piece of meat to munch on and tell him to patient until it is well cooked. That child we are talking about here knows enough to understand a parent's kind words. I know because he was able to walk to the police when he felt her mother mistreated him. If he understands mistreatment, he certainly understand a good treatment when he sees one. Unlike you, I was raised by my grandmother. I was never scolded, never spanked. I also, grew up to be "very responsible person, man, father, with higher education", to borrow your words. As for the Bible, it is 2000 years old.

Ken
PK 12 years ago

"That child we are talking about here knows enough to understand a parent's kind words" (Ken Ntiamoa)

So, Ken, why was the boy still standing close to the fire and boiling pot after his mother had asked him to move away?
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"That child we are talking about here knows enough to understand a parent's kind words" (Ken Ntiamoa)

So, Ken, why was the boy still standing close to the fire and boiling pot after his mother had asked him to move away?

On a personal note, I grew up in a neighbourhood full of bad boys, including weed smokers, philanderers, and thieves. I played football with many of them, even looked up to some of the much older boys. But thanks to my father's guiding whip, I never took after any of them. Yet, it was only when I was in my mid-teens did I begin to appreciate my father's corrective love. One day, I surprised him by thanking him for all the spanking I'd received because I realised he meant well. From then on, the respect was mutual. He never used the whip on me again as a form of correction. The point had already been made and he was convinced that I had been brought up well enough to know and do the right thing.

The point is not to spank children excessively and, if you have to spank them as a form of correction, to let them understand why.

On the boy's behaviour, people are ignoring the possibility that CK, the policeman and probably a neighbour, must have chanced upon the boy crying from a previous beating and, as a way of cajoling the boy to stop crying, told him to report his mother to him at the police station if he was spanked again.
jyga 12 years ago

Thanks PK.... That's exactly the point.... Nobody is advocating for excessive spanking. But if it is needed to avert any form of disaster, so be it.
I share a similar experience with you. I've grown to thank my father for b ...
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Thanks PK.... That's exactly the point.... Nobody is advocating for excessive spanking. But if it is needed to avert any form of disaster, so be it.
I share a similar experience with you. I've grown to thank my father for bringing me up the same way you're describing. Sometimes, I didn't want to go church in the evening, or will be hiding my books to get away with studies. But my father made sure I didn't have my way. Not that he beat me excessively, but I've come to appreciate whatever forms of instruction and correction he used. I love him more the more I think about his words and actions back then, and I am trying to do the same for my kids. When they grow, they will appreciate my words and actions more.

Have a great day!
jyga 12 years ago

If the Bible is 2000 years old and you will not go by the wisdom and instructions in the Word of God, that's fine. I'll not argue further. But know that, at times, spanking is needed in some situations. You and I do not know ...
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If the Bible is 2000 years old and you will not go by the wisdom and instructions in the Word of God, that's fine. I'll not argue further. But know that, at times, spanking is needed in some situations. You and I do not know how many times the mother may have told the child to move away, and what she might have given the child to munch on. If any part of the child got burnt by fire or the hot oil, you probably would have had different position, and will be blaming the mom for not doing all she could to drive the child away, including using the corrective rod or stick.

On being a responsible father and not a wife beater, I made that statement because of your earlier assertion that children who are beaten end up as wife beaters, and so I wanted to prove you wrong. I did not make any statement that those that are not beaten don't become responsible fathers.

I maintain that you're still wrong on this case but you can stand your ground with your opinion, if you choose not to be swayed.
Kingsley 12 years ago

my question to ken Ntiamoa, let assume the mother went to prison who will take care of this boy?.if he can report his mother he will do same to any body. We tend to copy blindly ,see what America has become ,do we want the sa ...
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my question to ken Ntiamoa, let assume the mother went to prison who will take care of this boy?.if he can report his mother he will do same to any body. We tend to copy blindly ,see what America has become ,do we want the same in Ghana?.
Joe Kojo 12 years ago

Ken you did not tell us whether you were also stubborn. I do agree with you discipline does not necessarily imply spanking, but you will also agree with me that discipline includes spanking, and especially so, where stubborn ...
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Ken you did not tell us whether you were also stubborn. I do agree with you discipline does not necessarily imply spanking, but you will also agree with me that discipline includes spanking, and especially so, where stubborn kids are oncerned. trust me, it reforms them.
Paul 12 years ago

Ken Ntiamoa this same child rights giving to western kids that's why they become spoilt brat go on a killing spree,killing fellow students.We don't want that in Africa.Welcome to Africa here is no western country.

Ken Ntiamoa this same child rights giving to western kids that's why they become spoilt brat go on a killing spree,killing fellow students.We don't want that in Africa.Welcome to Africa here is no western country.
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

The Agogo/Asante Akyem areas will continue to see these kinds of crazy things. Lots of lawless NDC guys in the area; they don't believe to be disciplined by anyone. Rawlings once told his supporters that they should resort to ...
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The Agogo/Asante Akyem areas will continue to see these kinds of crazy things. Lots of lawless NDC guys in the area; they don't believe to be disciplined by anyone. Rawlings once told his supporters that they should resort to positive defiance when they feel aggrieved. That spirit still lives in them, including their new-born. They won't respect anyone in high authority. Lawless people all over the place.
Joe Koj 12 years ago

Victor, just put on some thinking cup and never reduce this debate to an NDC/NPP affair. We are talking about child discipline here. i can safely deduce from the position you are adopting that you are childless and therefore ...
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Victor, just put on some thinking cup and never reduce this debate to an NDC/NPP affair. We are talking about child discipline here. i can safely deduce from the position you are adopting that you are childless and therefore have absolutely no taste of responsibility.
Abena Amoatia 12 years ago

I suspect this boy lives by the police station and may have play mates with some of the police wards.

He has the inside of police matters. A smart child. He is basically telling his mom that children have rights too.
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I suspect this boy lives by the police station and may have play mates with some of the police wards.

He has the inside of police matters. A smart child. He is basically telling his mom that children have rights too.
I think Kwadwo Isaac will eventually withdraw the case, Maa Abena has already learnt her lessons well.
Repugnant. 12 years ago

Is he a young pioneer? just reminiscing, who would have been blamed for this level of awareness. Oh yes, our one time dictator or our dormant lack then, in this conscious awareness. Bro!

Is he a young pioneer? just reminiscing, who would have been blamed for this level of awareness. Oh yes, our one time dictator or our dormant lack then, in this conscious awareness. Bro!
Nkawkaw Abrantie 12 years ago

Yes bro - do not take the law in your own hands. First go to court and seek justice. Well then again this little boy is above his age, and rightly said a young pioneer. Have a great day bro.

Yes bro - do not take the law in your own hands. First go to court and seek justice. Well then again this little boy is above his age, and rightly said a young pioneer. Have a great day bro.
Remove Indemnity Clause 12 years ago

My son called police on me in the US
with his mother' support.I left the house and now the boy has no more faher and his mother has no more husband.Now nobody will call a police on me anymore.

My son called police on me in the US
with his mother' support.I left the house and now the boy has no more faher and his mother has no more husband.Now nobody will call a police on me anymore.
4 Year Old 12 years ago

Don't take us for granted. We may be 4 year old and seem to have no teeth but we can bite. Watch out!

Don't take us for granted. We may be 4 year old and seem to have no teeth but we can bite. Watch out!
Azumah Nelson 12 years ago

Children in Ghana has to obey their Parents,whether the Parents are right or not.

Children in Ghana has to obey their Parents,whether the Parents are right or not.
Adobah 12 years ago

Ebei! Maa Abena has met her match. Good job boy!Now go to the police to feed you, or start looking for Walatu walasa if you haven't got one yet? Hahahahahahaha. Our world is changing and it's very rapid.

Ebei! Maa Abena has met her match. Good job boy!Now go to the police to feed you, or start looking for Walatu walasa if you haven't got one yet? Hahahahahahaha. Our world is changing and it's very rapid.
DOCTOR THINK TWICE 12 years ago

GUD DONE SON,NOBODI SHUD CONDEM DIS POOR SOUL. WE LEAVE IN A COUNTY WHERE CHILDREN ARE NOT RESPECTED YET WE WANT TO DEVELOP. PARENTS DONT TAKE THEIR TIME TO EXPLAIN THINKS TO KIDS ALL THEY DO IS IMPOSITION RIGHT FROM BEGINING ...
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GUD DONE SON,NOBODI SHUD CONDEM DIS POOR SOUL. WE LEAVE IN A COUNTY WHERE CHILDREN ARE NOT RESPECTED YET WE WANT TO DEVELOP. PARENTS DONT TAKE THEIR TIME TO EXPLAIN THINKS TO KIDS ALL THEY DO IS IMPOSITION RIGHT FROM BEGINING. CONGRATES BOY
Paa Nii 12 years ago

This will only happen in Ashanti region. CK may be close to the family in a way.

This will only happen in Ashanti region. CK may be close to the family in a way.
asempa 12 years ago

yes baby with sharp teeth

yes baby with sharp teeth
jyga 12 years ago

Please read....

Please read....
Kwesi 12 years ago

Undiscipline children is what has brought gay ism and lesbianism in our society. I pity for those who call for child's right. Ths mother did what is right. She is helping this foolish boy to learn how to obey rules and laws s ...
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Undiscipline children is what has brought gay ism and lesbianism in our society. I pity for those who call for child's right. Ths mother did what is right. She is helping this foolish boy to learn how to obey rules and laws so that when he grows, he will not become an arm robber in our society.
OPOSA KAAKEEKU 12 years ago

Yes! Good One there.That has brought all manner of things into our society. People go to Western World and they think everything the law and right.Soon children would start killing and would go free.These days when one kills, ...
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Yes! Good One there.That has brought all manner of things into our society. People go to Western World and they think everything the law and right.Soon children would start killing and would go free.These days when one kills, one gets less jail senntence than stealing. Charity begins at home.They should stop showing Big Brother and Sister Africa on our TV's for it brings promiscuity, cheating and prostitution.
Ask Selly.
Jason 12 years ago

To go into your remarks, I think that Africans (Ghanaians included) in general are more stubborn than people in West.

It is in Africa were child soldiers are active. It is in Ghana that if children are disabled or "dfferen ...
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To go into your remarks, I think that Africans (Ghanaians included) in general are more stubborn than people in West.

It is in Africa were child soldiers are active. It is in Ghana that if children are disabled or "dfferent" that parents abonden them. You scream but should check your facts..

Ghanaians children go on streets to protest and to destroy other properties..so before you condemn the West, look into your own garden.

Most Ghanaians think you should beat your child to death...YOU MORONS!! If you believe in God, than you will know that noone is giving you that right...
OPOSA KAAKEEKU 12 years ago

You rather a Boot Licker. Emancipate yourself from mental slavery and free your mind.Havn't you seen people in UK nad US destroying properties even Brazil has had an experience. Look into the aetiology. Watch www.drdino.com. ...
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You rather a Boot Licker. Emancipate yourself from mental slavery and free your mind.Havn't you seen people in UK nad US destroying properties even Brazil has had an experience. Look into the aetiology. Watch www.drdino.com. Amazingdiscoveries.org and Jesse Veentura. You would appreciate things behind the scene. Intelectually disabled.
jyga 12 years ago

Jason,
Your comments are uncalled for. Nobody is advocating for excessive beating or beating a child to death. You should learn how to reason and respond to someone's opinions before you called him or her a MORON.
If the c ...
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Jason,
Your comments are uncalled for. Nobody is advocating for excessive beating or beating a child to death. You should learn how to reason and respond to someone's opinions before you called him or her a MORON.
If the child got burnt from the fire or hot oil, you would probably be screaming that the mom should be jailed for not doing all she could to drive the child away. Using any form of correction, and that includes the corrective rod or stick, to avert disaster is much better than not taking any action or allowing the stubborn child to stand there, and waiting for disaster to strike.

Have a good day, you biggest MORON!
Kobi 12 years ago

I have read all the three quotations. Thanks. I hope we will bring up our children in a disciplined environment. There is a saying that the king who refused advice used his cloth to gather chicken sh*t.
We must also understa ...
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I have read all the three quotations. Thanks. I hope we will bring up our children in a disciplined environment. There is a saying that the king who refused advice used his cloth to gather chicken sh*t.
We must also understand, CHILD RIGHT ADVOCATES, that right goes with responsibilities.
jyga 12 years ago

Thanks Kobi. I do agree with you. We all have responsibilities. I have children and will not do anything to harm them. I love them and will do all I can for them. But I'll never ever allow my children to disobey my instructio ...
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Thanks Kobi. I do agree with you. We all have responsibilities. I have children and will not do anything to harm them. I love them and will do all I can for them. But I'll never ever allow my children to disobey my instructions when I think it is in their own interests.
Look at this issue the other way: May God forbid, if the report was that the child got burnt from the fire or hot oil if all the mother actions to persuade him proved futile, what will be your reaction, and perhaps most people on this forum? I can bet everything I have that everybody will be screaming for the mother to be hailed.... She gave him a little "spanking" and perhaps prevented a major disaster and saved the child's life. No one knows what the outcome would be, but we should assess the case on many fronts.

Have a good day!
Nana Kwadwo, U.S.A 12 years ago

Folks, this child meant what he said. The parents should take it seriously when he says "I WILL KILL YOU" Word to the wise is enough.

Folks, this child meant what he said. The parents should take it seriously when he says "I WILL KILL YOU" Word to the wise is enough.
Kofi Kofi 12 years ago

We all have something to learn from this 4 year old boy, I believe we must use this incident as a test case in ghana to see how effective the legal system is evolving, even if it will en in a simple caution to the mother.

We all have something to learn from this 4 year old boy, I believe we must use this incident as a test case in ghana to see how effective the legal system is evolving, even if it will en in a simple caution to the mother.
Steve 12 years ago

In my opinion, the boy in his wisdom, had exercised his rights. That he is a minor, is no right to abuse.(beating) The mother in my opinion, should have explained to the boy about the risk involved by standing close to the na ...
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In my opinion, the boy in his wisdom, had exercised his rights. That he is a minor, is no right to abuse.(beating) The mother in my opinion, should have explained to the boy about the risk involved by standing close to the naked fire than resorting to beating. This is pure common sense.
Joe Turkey 12 years ago

Just give the policeman some fried fish. That is what they are noted for.

Just give the policeman some fried fish. That is what they are noted for.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

The young lad, who seemed to know his rights, caused a stir, as he walked for about 400 meters from his house to the police station to lodge a complaint.

NOW U KNOW HOW A LOT OF KIDS WERE CAPTURED N SENT OVERSEAS AS SLAVES ...
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The young lad, who seemed to know his rights, caused a stir, as he walked for about 400 meters from his house to the police station to lodge a complaint.

NOW U KNOW HOW A LOT OF KIDS WERE CAPTURED N SENT OVERSEAS AS SLAVES. IRRESPONSIBLE WOMEN LIKE THIS ONE. FINE THIS BITCH!
Daniel 12 years ago

dont be cynical

dont be cynical
K-ZUALLU-USA 12 years ago

I WILL LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO SPONSOR THIS CHILD TO SHS LEVEL. IT TOUCHES MY HEART. WELL DONE CK.

I WILL LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO SPONSOR THIS CHILD TO SHS LEVEL. IT TOUCHES MY HEART. WELL DONE CK.
BLACK JESUS 12 years ago

THE BOY WILL BE GOOD EXACTLY LIKE NANA AKUFFO ADO

THE BOY WILL BE GOOD EXACTLY LIKE NANA AKUFFO ADO
ANNETTE 12 years ago

I LOVE THIS BOY,THIS IS A GOOD THING CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW THAT POLICE IS A FRIEND AND WILL ALWAYS PROCTE THEM, THE FACT THAT YOU BORN HIM DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TREAT THEM ANYHOW.GOOD LESSON FOR ALL

I LOVE THIS BOY,THIS IS A GOOD THING CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW THAT POLICE IS A FRIEND AND WILL ALWAYS PROCTE THEM, THE FACT THAT YOU BORN HIM DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TREAT THEM ANYHOW.GOOD LESSON FOR ALL
Jason 12 years ago

This boy will become a good son.

He knows that beating can kill someone and is teaching the mother, rather, to communicate with him.

This boy will become a good son.

He knows that beating can kill someone and is teaching the mother, rather, to communicate with him.
Reggie 12 years ago

a child need to be decipline when he or go wrong

a child need to be decipline when he or go wrong
Reggie 12 years ago

a child needs to be discipline when he or she goes wrong

a child needs to be discipline when he or she goes wrong
Ofosu 12 years ago

Ghanaians nowadays only know this a child need discipline..is right said? but l bet you that about 90% percent of Ghanaian youth,adults, elders really need much more discipline...if this happened, we will have a better Countr ...
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Ghanaians nowadays only know this a child need discipline..is right said? but l bet you that about 90% percent of Ghanaian youth,adults, elders really need much more discipline...if this happened, we will have a better Country.
Daniel 12 years ago

is ok for him to report the mother

is ok for him to report the mother
Kwame 12 years ago

A girl of three years dead at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital yesterday when she refused to move away from her mother who was lifting hot and boiling soup from fire. The mother stumbled on the girl slipped and the boiling soup ...
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A girl of three years dead at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital yesterday when she refused to move away from her mother who was lifting hot and boiling soup from fire. The mother stumbled on the girl slipped and the boiling soup pored of her leading to her death.
Perhaps those who are calling for an unimpeded right for children will also make laws that their parents do not work. It has come to light that the woman was a single mother taking care of three children alone and cooks food that she sell to workers at a location in Accra. When we can not control our children who are three and four years old, what about when they are twelve years and over. Unimpeded freedom for children elsewhere has led to them gunning down their parents, teachers and school mates whenever a simple disagreement occur. Is that the path we want to walk on as a nation. Is it because others are on that path and have become victims of their own system and upbringing, thus we should also just follow the mob.
Ofosu 12 years ago

The boy will be a law enforcing officer someday as he wont allowed anyone to cheat on him and go free. l wish our police are not corrupted and that they will arrest people who offend the law like public officers corruptions, ...
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The boy will be a law enforcing officer someday as he wont allowed anyone to cheat on him and go free. l wish our police are not corrupted and that they will arrest people who offend the law like public officers corruptions, the police as a whole, Gov officers and even trotro drivers and mates. l love you boy. but pls dont be stubborn if what your Mum says is right.
AMPAH 12 years ago

SGT ANANI,you are unreasonably tribalist, stop hating Ashantis for no reason,this case doesn´t concides ashantis

SGT ANANI,you are unreasonably tribalist, stop hating Ashantis for no reason,this case doesn´t concides ashantis
Kwame vs. Kofi 12 years ago

Thats the sentense I was waiting for! ...the 4 y.o. forced his mother to beat him!!! What a journalism in Ghana??

Thats the sentense I was waiting for! ...the 4 y.o. forced his mother to beat him!!! What a journalism in Ghana??
Timbuktu 12 years ago

Good boy! This boy should be IGP in future..... he would ruthlessly sort out the criminals in Ghana.

Good boy! This boy should be IGP in future..... he would ruthlessly sort out the criminals in Ghana.
Honestman 12 years ago

It is my candid opinion that the mother of the boy be punished for being very very irresponsible, not because he lashed the boy but because she allowed the boy to walk 400m from the house to the police station in a busy town ...
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It is my candid opinion that the mother of the boy be punished for being very very irresponsible, not because he lashed the boy but because she allowed the boy to walk 400m from the house to the police station in a busy town like Konongo unattended. The boy could have been knocked down by a vehicle or gotten lost. As for the issue of beating.... I hope the police will be careful in handling it because it's dicey!
SANE 12 years ago

If care is not taken, the boy can harm the mother by doing something silly. You cannot predict what is in his mind if nothing is done about the case.I fear for the mother

If care is not taken, the boy can harm the mother by doing something silly. You cannot predict what is in his mind if nothing is done about the case.I fear for the mother
betty 12 years ago

Please people of Ghana do be careful. Because if we stop disciplining our children before the age of six years, they will become wayward. Spare the rod and spoil the child as the Bible says so. Look at US. Children nowaday ...
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Please people of Ghana do be careful. Because if we stop disciplining our children before the age of six years, they will become wayward. Spare the rod and spoil the child as the Bible says so. Look at US. Children nowadays are shooting parents and school children. watch out.
OMANBA 12 years ago

The police should have laid the boy on a table and gave him some strong lashes for questioning his mother's right to discipline him.His refusal to take orders from the mother shows he is a stubborn child.

The police should have laid the boy on a table and gave him some strong lashes for questioning his mother's right to discipline him.His refusal to take orders from the mother shows he is a stubborn child.
Foster 12 years ago

Let's only hope that there is nothing fishy between CK and the boy.

Let's only hope that there is nothing fishy between CK and the boy.
yaw 12 years ago

little isaac knows his rights but i think he should do well to know his responsibilities(beeing a good boy)

little isaac knows his rights but i think he should do well to know his responsibilities(beeing a good boy)
Agyaku NYC 12 years ago

There is no law preventing parents from discipline their children in America, nothing wrong in spanking 4yr old boy. Unless the child sustain cuts and bruises or bleeding then the parent would be arrested and charged as child ...
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There is no law preventing parents from discipline their children in America, nothing wrong in spanking 4yr old boy. Unless the child sustain cuts and bruises or bleeding then the parent would be arrested and charged as child abuse. Ghanaian s need to get thing done right and stop copying things from American with a fraction of knowledge.Is the police ready to Forster the child?
Nana Yaw Effah 12 years ago

Spare the rod and spoil the child.
Reasonable chastisemrnt is not violence or assault.

Spare the rod and spoil the child.
Reasonable chastisemrnt is not violence or assault.
DIAMONDD 12 years ago

Spanking a child and beating a child are two different things.

Spanking a child and beating a child are two different things.
Great 12 years ago

listen, do not give him food to eat for one day and let him feed himself.Parents never give him a little chance to RULE you, then you guys will leave to regret.I have 4 year old son and sometimes whip him when refused my orde ...
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listen, do not give him food to eat for one day and let him feed himself.Parents never give him a little chance to RULE you, then you guys will leave to regret.I have 4 year old son and sometimes whip him when refused my order and I am in AMERICA.
KANAWU 12 years ago

gone are the days, in this modern world who will do this to his child, child labour.

gone are the days, in this modern world who will do this to his child, child labour.
oppong serwaa 12 years ago

this child will be great

this child will be great
km agyin 12 years ago

Ha ha ha, now this is democracy.We got to rethink how we treat our kids. After all, this is democracy, freedom to say or do whatever you want. Watch out, parents.

Ha ha ha, now this is democracy.We got to rethink how we treat our kids. After all, this is democracy, freedom to say or do whatever you want. Watch out, parents.
You and I were not there 12 years ago

You and I were not there, the evidence is on the face of the pink which is the primary record of the election.

You and I were not there, the evidence is on the face of the pink which is the primary record of the election.
Wofa Koo 12 years ago

DIAMOND, put more elaboration on your statement or get closer to your dictionary.Reread the article you may perhaps infer there is more into the case than you think. Who is the policeman CK and his liaison to Maa Abena ?

DIAMOND, put more elaboration on your statement or get closer to your dictionary.Reread the article you may perhaps infer there is more into the case than you think. Who is the policeman CK and his liaison to Maa Abena ?
bobi 12 years ago

NPP and NDC should learn from this little one how rule of law works

NPP and NDC should learn from this little one how rule of law works
KANAWU 12 years ago

Kwame Isaac, Bravo.
I come from Konongo, and i will come and see you when i come to Ghana. You need a mobile phone which will help you to help our friends. gone are the days our parents slapped little ones for any minor off ...
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Kwame Isaac, Bravo.
I come from Konongo, and i will come and see you when i come to Ghana. You need a mobile phone which will help you to help our friends. gone are the days our parents slapped little ones for any minor offence.
boy 12 years ago

good boy

good boy
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

LET THIS HAPPEN IN CANADA. ALLOW UR 4YR OLD KID TO WANDER THE STREETS ALL BY HIM/HERSELF TO THE POLICE STATION. HW3, AS3M! CHILDRENS AID WILL BRAND THE MOTHER IRRESPONSIBLE. BEFORE U KNOW IT, THEY HAVE TAKEN UR KIDDIE AWAY FR ...
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LET THIS HAPPEN IN CANADA. ALLOW UR 4YR OLD KID TO WANDER THE STREETS ALL BY HIM/HERSELF TO THE POLICE STATION. HW3, AS3M! CHILDRENS AID WILL BRAND THE MOTHER IRRESPONSIBLE. BEFORE U KNOW IT, THEY HAVE TAKEN UR KIDDIE AWAY FROM YOU. PLACED THE KID IN ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE....DEY THERE...
Yirenkyi Obeng 12 years ago

I believe two things were happening here due to perhaps an incitement from another 'party'.

First of all, a mother (all parents) has (have)the ultimate right to protect her (their) children from danger; whether near, pen ...
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I believe two things were happening here due to perhaps an incitement from another 'party'.

First of all, a mother (all parents) has (have)the ultimate right to protect her (their) children from danger; whether near, pending and or envisioned. It is the responsibility of a child to adhere to the parent's advise or advice; to redeem him/her from danger. On the contrary, "a stubborn fly follows the corpse to the grave".
Secondly, one may ask "how often does the mother beat this child whenever he disobeys?" It could be, that, series of harsh disciplinary measures have been meted out to this 4 years old boy in diverse ways; which might have triggered his 'unimaginable' action against the mother. In the face of this point, you and I were not there to anticipate the kind of disciplinary actions the poor boy receives.
The other 'party' Policeman CK, who is he to the small boy? How did he get to know the small boy? Why did the small boy thought of reporting the mother to the Policeman C.K if she dared beat him. Didn't the small boy know the dangers he trapped himself when standing close to the oil burning on fire? Was his disobedience to the mother's order a trap to report her to the Police? Don't you think C.K. or perhaps somebody might have incited him (a-4-year old) boy to take that action against the mother? These are some questions we need to ponder over in order to give our verdict.
If the Police should handle this matter as Domestic Violence, then how will they handle wayward children who are killing the country with Juvenile Delinquency? Will the Police cater for the boy's upkeep and up-bring of other siblings (if any) should this case be taken to court and the mother jailed? I think it is high-time we teach our children the values in our culture as Ghanaians, and the relevance of God-fearing. The 'African Civilization', which is respect and obedience to the elderly, not only our parents, submission to authority, law and order, etc.etc., can go miles of centuries to instill self discipline in both the elderly and young.
The law of a nation does not prosecute a parent who corrects a child or protects him/her from waywardness or danger, but the law will prosecute a parent who does this 'violently', and I repeat, 'VIOLENTLY'. Thank you.

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