Child-shaming video prompts call for healthier parenting
December 9, 2025
A viral video of a guardian publicly humiliating a young boy for failing his exams has triggered national outrage and renewed concerns about harmful parenting. Education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture minister Sanet Steenkamp, child advocates and psychologists have condemned the act, warning that shaming can cause long-term emotional damage.
To unpack how parents should support children during exam season, especially after failing, National Organisation of Parents in Education spokesperson Salome Kambala speaks to Desert FM.