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Parents, teachers warned against aiding exam cheating

Board members and stakeholders of Kyeni Girls’ High School cut a cake to celebrate the school’s Golden Jubilee Anniversary on September 26, 2015. Parents were warned against assisting their children to cheat in national examinations. [PHOTO/JOSEPH MUCHIRI/STANDARD]

Parents and teachers have been warned against assisting children to cheat in national examinations in the misinformed belief that good performance automatically translates to a successful life.

Educationist Kithinji Kiragu said doing so creates a mentality in children that it is necessary to cheat in every aspect of life to achieve a certain milestone such as getting a job or promotion.

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