Case Of Students Of SMAN Cimarga Banten Smoking Slapped, DPR Reminds Teachers Not To Use Violence

Deputy Chairman of Commission X DPR RI Lalu Hadrian Irfani. (doc the DPR-RUNI)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission X DPR Lalu Hadrian Irfani responded to the case of the Head of SMAN 1 Cimarga, Lebak, Banten, Dini Fitria, who slapped a student for being caught smoking in the school environment.

He emphasized that although school regulations must be enforced, acts of physical violence cannot be justified in any form.

"Students are obliged to obey school rules and not smoke in educational circles. But school principals and teachers should also not use violence in any form to their students," Lalu Hadrian told reporters, Thursday, October 16.

According to him, enforcement of discipline in schools must be educational, not physically punishing. Sanctions against violations of order can be given in the form of coaching that builds character and responsibility.

"Sanctions can be in the form of social activities, coaching, or counseling approaches. In principle, educating without injuring," he said.

Then also appreciated the peaceful steps between the principal and the students involved, but considered that the incident needed to be a lesson for all schools in Indonesia.

The PKB politician from the NTB Electoral Area reminded parents not to rush to bring problems in schools to the realm of law, but to resolve them in dialogue.

"If there is a problem between teachers and students, it should be resolved amicably. Don't report to the police very little, because schools are places of education, not conflict arenas," he said.

He also hopes that this case will be a momentum for teachers, students, and parents to build a safe, ethical, and respectful educational climate.

"Schools must be a space that forms character, not a place that grows fear. All parties have a responsibility to maintain the dignity of education," he concluded.