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‘Giving children too much pocket money creates unnecessary distractions’

“Giving children too much pocket money creates unnecessary distractions, undermines discipline and makes some students think that they have made it even before knowing how the world operates,” Turyagyenda said.

Turyagyenda urged school administrators to actively engage parents and guardians, guiding them on responsible financial support that does not interfere with learning or student welfare.
By: Annabel Oyera and Juliet Anna Lukwago, Journalists @New Vision


KAMPALA - The Government has warned parents and guardians against giving learners excessive pocket money, saying the practice fuels indiscipline and distracts students from academic work.

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Dr Kedrace Turyagyenda