Chr. Kosma, Director of the Primary School in Potamos, Kythira, spoke on ANT1«s »Proinoi Typoi" program about parents who deny their children an education and interaction with other children at school due to their guardians' opposition to protective measures. "Proinoi Typoi" on ANT1. Kosma, Director of the Primary School in Potamos, Kythira.
As the teacher said, «In Kythira, we have five children who had not attended classes since the beginning of the school year. On Thursday, we were delighted to see that two of them had come.».
He added, «We haven't seen the other three children, we don't even know them, because they are transfer students,» noting that «my parents have made it known that their children are in danger at school and that they have every right to protect them by keeping them at home.».
«The competent authorities have already been officially informed and have responded that it is illegal for children not to attend school,» said Mr. Kosma.
He pointed out that «at school we have 100% vaccinated teachers who are trying to keep children safe from the coronavirus.».
Lawyer Theodoros Mandas noted that despite the gap in the legal framework regarding the punishment of parents, which will be closed immediately with a legislative regulation, local prosecutors can take initiatives in these cases and initiate the relevant procedures for taking measures, which may even include removing custody of the child from the parents.
The show's host revealed that within the week, the Ministry of Justice will intervene, imposing prison sentences of up to three years on parents who do not send their children to school.
Finally, Prof. of Pulmonology, Nikos Tzanakis, who participated in the discussion, emphasized that the attitude of parents isolates children and keeps them away from both the learning experience and contact with other children, which is fundamental to their psychophysical development and health.
