The death of 12-year-old Whitney Adeniran at Chrisland School in Lagos, Nigeria, has raised serious questions about the safety and well-being of students in private boarding schools. According to reports, Whitney died from asphyxia and electrocution, but the circumstances surrounding her death are still unclear.
What is clear, however, is that there were serious lapses in care at Chrisland School. For example, it was reported that Whitney was found dead in her room after being left unsupervised for several hours. Additionally, it has been alleged that she was bullied by other students at the school.
These lapses in care are deeply concerning and point to a culture of negligence at Chrisland School and many other schools. Every school has a responsibility to protect its students from harm, and Chrisland failed to do so in Whitney's case. This failure is not only a tragedy for Whitney's family and friends, but it also calls into question the safety of all students in boarding schools.
In addition to the negligence that led to Whitney's death, there is also a concerning lack of pastoral care at Chrisland School. After Whitney's death, the school did not offer any support to her family or friends. Instead, they simply closed the school and refused to comment on the matter.
This dearth of pastoral care is unfit. When a child dies, it is crucial to provide support to their loved ones. This support can take many forms, such as grief counseling, or simply a listening ear. It's important to note that no amount of support can annihilate such grief.
The death of Whitney Adeniran is a tragedy. It is also a wake-up call for Chrisland School and other schools like it. Schools have a responsibility to protect their students from harm, and they must also provide pastoral care to those who are grieving. Chrisland School failed to do both of these things, and they must be held accountable for their negligence.
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