According to a new survey, almost three quarters of teachers blame a lack of good role models at home for bad behaviour in students.
A new poll by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) found that classroom behaviour has worsened over the last five years, with a third of teachers even reporting physical violence at school. 814 UK school teachers were surveyed, which found out that 9 out of 10 teachers deal with low level of disruption daily.
Similarly, 84.7% said that students were often disrespectful to teachers in class, either by refusing to follow rules or by using their mobile phones during lessons. The ATL poll suggested that bad parenting may be the reason behind the worsening behaviour.
Almost three quarters of teachers (72.9%) blamed a lack of strong role models for students while 42.5% of school workers believe neglect at home is a factor.
Dr Mary Bousted, general secretary at the ATL, said a small number of students in UK schools have a “total disregard of school rules.” According to Dr Bousted, these students are just as likely to be middle class children as those from poorer homes.