CHILDREN need to be taught their customs and traditions at an early age, a government official says.
During the launching of the Melanesian Early Childhood Education (MECE) programme in the district, John Tango, a community development officer, in Henganofi, Eastern Highlands, said it targeted all children between the ages of two and six who are in the rural areas. Tango said too many social problems were happening in the country because children nowadays did not know their cultural values. Tango said children of today were flooded with Western culture and influence through the mass media, education system and on the streets. He said children learned from their parents and the environment. “Teach your children your traditional songs, dances, customs and stories,” Tango said. “It you steal, fight or play cards your children will follow your ways when they grow up.” Tango said Aug 13 was a day the district had appointed to train the children to observe their Melanesian culture and values. Director of MECE Andrew Puldep said Henganofi was the first district in the country to have that programme. Puldep said they had 294 schools already established in the three local level governments in the district, with the number anticipated to increase if more interest was shown. He said they were in the process of partnering with the University of Goroka Early Childhood Learning Department to roll out the programme to other districts in the country who might want to incorporate the programme into their development plans.
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