“Teachers shouldn’t touch students”

A student from a popular school in Kiribathgoda said,”when we were in grade 11, a batch mate of mine was slapped across the face in front of the whole class by the class teacher because she was seeing a boy. I witnessed this as I was walking past that class. I don’t think teachers should be allowed to touch students because that violates students’ rights. It transfers an immense amount of power to teachers which make the students hopeless, powerless and ultimately left with no trust in the school system. I feel it is a true abuse of power.”