Letter from Africa: In fear of child-snatchers

People used to think that only some children have the ability to be good at math. Despite the fact that theory’s been knocked down by research, many teachers still believe it – and it filters through to pupils. No wonder many kids both fear math and don’t want to engage in the subject. But there are ways to change this.

My dear child, it is yet another day and thoughts of you still linger in my heart. I look unto the skies and pray that this will be the day that I meet your mother.

The sharp rise in child abduactions to 127 this year from only four last year in Kilimanjaro Region, has increased fears among parents and the general public.

Fear, anxiety grip Dar parents over reports of child kidnappings
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Fear and anxiety have gripped many parents in Dar es Salaam as allegations along with proved cases of children kidnappings and killings increase. Parents who spoke to The Guardian on Sunday revealed that they are taking extra precautions to protect their ...

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