Discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that discipline should be the responsibility of teachers, while others think that this is the role of parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Discipline
plays a vital role in all-round development of children, especially while gaining Use synonyms
education
. Suggestion
an education
However
, a lot of students seem to lack it, and the question of who is responsible for pupils’ Linking Words
discipline
is widely discussed in society. According to some people these are parents who are expected to instill Use synonyms
this
value, while others insist that Linking Words
this
is a duty of pedagogues. Linking Words
This
essay argues that Linking Words
although
educators are definitely engaged in Linking Words
development
of Suggestion
the development
discipline
among students, Use synonyms
however
, parents have much more influence on their children by being role models.
An average student spends from 4 to 6 hours in school every day, which makes a significant part of their Linking Words
time
during the day. And Use synonyms
this
fact apparently makes some individuals to state that teachers must be responsible not only for students’ education, but Linking Words
also
for the development of Linking Words
childrens’
personalities and Suggestion
children’s
children
behavioral
skills. No doubt that in order to conduct classes effectively, educators must maintain of or relating to behavior
behavioural
certain level
of Suggestion
a certain level
discipline
, at Use synonyms
this
might be considered as a part of their duties. Linking Words
However
, having 30-40 pupils in class, which is normally observed in Ukraine, it is unlikely that a teacher will be able to devote Linking Words
necessary attention
in terms of Suggestion
the necessary attention
misbehavior
to every single student as he or she is more concerned about explaining the lesson within improper or wicked or immoral behavior
misbehaviour
allotted
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the allotted time
time
. Not speaking about the fact that each student is unique and often requires special approaches due to his or her traits of character.
But it is important to remember, that Use synonyms
discipline
means not only good manners and sitting in classroom quietly. It Use synonyms
also
includes punctuality, responsibility, Linking Words
time
management and compliance with the routine. Use synonyms
This
brings us to the idea that parents are solely responsible for children’s Linking Words
behavior
both in and outside the classrooms. manner of acting or controlling yourself
behaviour
Firstly
, parents spent much more Linking Words
time
with their offspring than teachers and observe them from the Use synonyms
first
day of their lives, Linking Words
thus
, perfectly know their children’s personalities and can easily find the way to get through to them. Linking Words
Besides
, in Linking Words
majority
of families, parents are taken as role models and an undeniable authority, which makes teaching Suggestion
the majority
discipline
way easier. Use synonyms
For example
, as per sociological survey conducted in Kiev schools among students aged 7-18 years, 36% of pupils reported to have parents as a Linking Words
highest
authority for them, compared to 3% of respondents who mentioned teachers. Suggestion
higher
Hence
, children Linking Words
will
more likely acquire good Suggestion
will be
behavioral
customs just simply observing their parents rather than listening to their Science or English teachers.
To conclude, of or relating to behavior
behavioural
although
teachers certainly shape Linking Words
students’
Suggestion
the students’ discipline
discipline
, but it is extremely difficult in conditions of modern schools and society, Use synonyms
thus
, it should be rather seen as a supportive measure. Whereas parents have more opportunities to instill good manners and to Linking Words
discipline
, Use synonyms
for instance
, leading by their own example.Linking Words
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