Back in our Basic School days, when we lost a fellow student, the entire school went into deep mourning. For days, the atmosphere changed completely, no laughter, no excitement, especially in the class of the deceased. As children, it was a heavy reality to face, losing someone we sat... with, learned with, and played with. On the day of the burial, a few students, particularly classmates, would be taken to pay their last respects. Even in our grief, discipline was paramount. We were never allowed to wear “koogyan” on our heads or arms. We were expected to appear neat, composed, and respectful, a reflection of the school’s values even in sorrow. There were no loudspeakers, no music, no funeral posters, no elaborate displays. We were taught that the passing of a child was not something to be turned into a spectacle. It rather calls on the spirit of death on young children. It was a solemn moment, one that demanded quiet reflection, not celebration. After paying our respects, we returned straight to campus: no processions, no cemetery attendance, no dancing, nothing of that sort. We were considered too young for such experiences, dancing at the funeral grounds of a colleague student? Chaiii. And honestly, it shaped our understanding of discipline and respect for life. Even through SHS, that standard held for me. I never experienced such. Today, however, seeing school children, especially from missionary schools, dancing at the funeral of a fellow student feels unsettling. It raises questions about how much has changed. Perhaps it’s time we reflect: have our standards evolved… or have we simply lowered them?show more

While standards have evolved, unfortunately the negatives seem to be increasing. As adults, we’re supposed to guide these young people but we’re failing them. Our past can’t be better than theirs! It’s never too late though

The Dj, Mc and the mpanyinfo sitting down there watching are all nkwaseafo)

We are failing as a country We want to be like the west (whites) so bad that we are throwing our culture claiming its archaic Now we see disciplining students as child abuse See the nonsense going on in TikTok and other social media platforms 🤦🏽‍♂️

This country is falling, brick by brick. Those who have been entrusted with the future of our country are only in for themselves. They are only there to take their immediate families out of poverty but what they are refusing to know is that they won't be here forever 💔

How do you think the parents of the deceased will feel about this? The students were really not supposed to do that, it’s unthoughtful

For their mind is a party for them I always ask myself that,so what will happens in 2060

This is nothing to do with the children. It is all the fault of senseless adults who do the same at funerals. Everything is a joke to the Ghanaian - merry-making at funerals, joking pall bearers, dancing happily at protests, etc

Our missionary schools are failing their missions 😞

A Presbyterian School!

You live in a different generation. Civilization is not static

Culture is dynamic.

At this point raising kids in ghana seems like a risk especially boarding school

I can very much relate with the sentiment shared. It was a dark, gloomy and solemn day reflecting on the destination in the afterlife. Our moral decadence is eroding subtly under our watch.

This is unacceptable.

This country cast . The future is pregnant and it’s not good news

If you live in these communities, just don’t die.

They eased the restrictions thinking that makes people like their government pr something

If grown female celebrities can defend married women for having affair with a Russian stranger what else do you expect?.. we’ve replaced morality with rights

They learn from their parents.

Asem ooo

100% spot on.

Chairman I I do understanding this now a days how things are falling apart. I remember in 2000s when my friend's mom died I was "kidnapped" in the room. Never let me go to the funeral

Standards have gone down so much and it’s so sad

They are children. We should educate them.

New generation new vibe Still the knowledge is within tho…

Hmmm

Masa, people have been dancing at funerals since time immemorial. Adults do it and the kids have learned. There's nothing new to see here

Aswear

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This is very true and in our era such kind of discipline was very huge and respected. Now de33 Oow daabi daabi daabi 😢