What has happened to teachers' authority?

By Rod Pitcher
Community contribution / November 26, 2015

Do you remember the ‘old’ days, when children at school could be punished for misdemeanours? Admittedly, some of it was overdone and perhaps a little severe, but, being able to discipline students, meant that the teacher could control the class.

Teachers can no longer hand out punishment of any type. No more slap on the wrist. No more writing a ...

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