Behaviour in schools is getting worse. Explain the causes of this problem and suggest some possible solutions.

The classroom of fifty years ago was a very different place from the modern one. Over time, student

behaviour

has deteriorated and is now, in many schools a serious problem.

This

essay will examine the main reasons for

this

decline and suggest some measures to deal with badly behaved youngsters. There are two key factors behind the current epidemic of disrespect and bad

behaviour

among students. The first relates to the schools themselves. In countries

such

as Australia and England,

as a result

of shifting public attitudes and pedagogy, it has become virtually impossible for

teachers

to discipline unruly students.

For example

, If a teacher does seek to reprimand a

child

for being rude and disruptive, they themselves are often disciplined. The other factor involves

parents

.

Whereas

in the past

parents

used to support

teachers

and enforce certain standards of

behaviour

in the home, many modern

parents

tend to be excessively permissive and even foster a disregard for authority figures, which exacerbates problems at school. Clearly, both

teachers

and

parents

need to take action. From the school's perspective, strict guidelines need to be in place

along with

clear expectations of what is acceptable and what is not. If a

child

breaks the rules, there need to be consequences

such

as detention or suspension. In terms of

parents

, the issue is much more difficult, as it stems from a cultural basis which can be deeply entrenched.

Nevertheless

, they ought to set a good example in the home and enforce their own rules consistently, not only for the well-being of their

child

's peers and educators but

also

for their

child

's own future as a member of society. In conclusion, a student's bad

behaviour

is often the result of insufficient boundaries both at home and at school. As

such

, the solution depends on the cooperation of

parents

and

teachers

.