British teachers warn of rising pupil-violence

By IANS,

London : Over-indulged children who are aware more of their rights than responsibilities are fuelling violence in the classroom, British teachers have warned.

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One in three British teachers has dealt with physical violence from pupils during the current academic year, including punching, kicking, biting, pushing and scratching, the Daily Mail reported.

Middle-class children are just as likely to be the culprits as those from tougher backgrounds.

According to the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, its survey found fifty-seven percent as saying that pupils’ behaviour had deteriorated over the past five years and that parents had failed to instill respect for authority.