The survey of 816 primary and secondary teachers, conducted and analysed by Galaxy Research, also found:

  • 50% of all teachers surveyed have been verbally abused by a parent;
  • 60% five teachers say students do not show them enough respect;
  • 80% of teachers say cyber bullying is a problem at their school, but that students are still largely unaware of the dangers of social networking sites such as Facebook.
  • While the majority of teachers said they would choose teaching if they could start their careers again, many said their job description was broadening rapidly.
  • 74% believed “parents expect teachers to provide all the discipline for their children”.
  • 67 % of teachers saying parents supported their authority in the classroom.

via Raise your own kids – teachers | Herald Sun.