Spoilt kids are disrupting our schools
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A report by the National Union of Teachers says that spoilt children are disrupting the classroom by repeating manipulative behavior they use at home, that includes abusive behavior, throwing tantrums and swearing.
The report was released at the conference going on in Manchester and described how one mother was proud that she had got her five year old child to bed at 1am instead of his previous bedtime of 3am.
Steve Sinnot, the boss of the NUT said that parents need to learn to say no to their children, citing one child who smashed up his Playstation in a tantrum then pestered his mother until she bought him a new one.
"Parents are trying to cope by indulging, or by over-indulging, their youngsters," he said, referencing an 'over commercialised world', "A youngster who is being trained at home to get their own way by throwing a tantrum - I think it is pretty easy to see the impact that would have in the classroom."
What do you think is to blame for the disruption which the NUT are citing? Do you believe that there is a problem or does every generation wonder what is happening to their youth?
The report was released at the conference going on in Manchester and described how one mother was proud that she had got her five year old child to bed at 1am instead of his previous bedtime of 3am.
Steve Sinnot, the boss of the NUT said that parents need to learn to say no to their children, citing one child who smashed up his Playstation in a tantrum then pestered his mother until she bought him a new one.
"Parents are trying to cope by indulging, or by over-indulging, their youngsters," he said, referencing an 'over commercialised world', "A youngster who is being trained at home to get their own way by throwing a tantrum - I think it is pretty easy to see the impact that would have in the classroom."
What do you think is to blame for the disruption which the NUT are citing? Do you believe that there is a problem or does every generation wonder what is happening to their youth?
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WolfDreamer
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I'm going to leave this one alone. I see the effects of spoiled children every day, only at an older age when it may be too late. Kids won't admit it, but they crave structure. They want their parents to set limits and say know because it is proof of love and care, instead of neglect and a "I don't have time to deal with you right now, so I'll just say what you want me to say and do what you want me to do" type of attitude.
Parents, wise up and show love. Set some limits. And for crying out loud, back the teachers up when they set limits.
- 4 years ago
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WolfDreamer
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ocanada
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We are the fin de sicele for a new millenium. We are indeed spoiled, and I do think that parents shouldn't have to fear being brought to court for spanking abuse is the kid at 1:00 am not spanking.
- 4 years ago
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ocanada
