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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 [...]
A major Herald Sun survey of Victorian teachers found three-quarters believe parents have unreasonable expectations about the school's role in raising kids.And the stresses are showing, with nearly half of teachers surveyed admitting they had considered resigning over the past 12 months. via We've had enough, it's time to raise your own kids, teachers say [...]
The recent Ipsos Social Research Institute Survey of 24 countries found that Australia was a leader in the world of cyberbullying. Not a title to be proud of. We even beat the US, UK and China. Those ahead of us were India, Indonesia, Sweden and Canada. Ispsos director Ryan Williams said “According to parents, Australian [...]
Using social media Web sites is among the most common activity of today's children and adolescents. Any Web site that allows social interaction is considered a social media site, including social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter; gaming sites and virtual worlds such as Club Penguin, Second Life, and the Sims; video sites [...]
Woolies criticised by leading motoring body for offering discounts to entice people to buy more alcohol. via Get a gutful, then a tankful: Woolies under fire for 30c alcohol-fuel discount.
A person with psychosis 'loses touch with reality': they may have disorganised thoughts, hallucinations or delusions and find it difficult to interact with others. In young people a psychotic illness many occur as a result of depression or experimenting with drugs and alcohol. Here are some early warning signs to watch out for. Behavioural Odd/agitated [...]
Although internet addiction is not yet a diagnosable illness, it is certainly raising concerns among adolescent experts who fear too much time online carries with it certain risk factors. For many young people the internet (and social media sites it gives them access to) is a lifeline. It is their way of connecting with the [...]
Unfortunately, racism still exists in Australian culture today. via Australia Day Address By Neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo.
As we come to realise how important good quality sleep is for both health and education, we find that many teens are compromising on sleep in order to stay connected to friends via their mobile phones! Pillow talk wearing phone-obsessed teens out | Herald Sun.
50% of Victorian school children experience bullying online or at school* The summer holidays are nearly over and many young people are starting to prepare for the new school year and a return to studies, but for some it also means facing the prospect of dealing with more bullying both in the school yard and [...]
