The most significant driving force in our civilization is education.
Beginning with the classical Greeks who utilized schools and instruction to enhance modern man’s comprehension. Throughout history, it was the Victorians who allowed ordinary children access to education.
Previously, literacy was a privilege only for the affluent and the religious. We cannot underestimate the immense value bestowed upon us by our ancestors who emphasized the necessity of education.
Bullying, greed, envy, jealousy, and even outright malevolence among children have always been present.
Factors such as harsh home environments, domestic violence, and poverty are often blamed for bullying. In contemporary society, we can also consider single parenting and both parents working to maintain a decent standard of living.
Schools have increasingly taken on the role of childcare services, with government policies supporting parents by preventing teachers from fulfilling their primary purpose… to educate our children.
These are merely symptoms or excuses presented by parents and tolerated by educational authorities. Let’s set aside the reasons and just ask: What is the purpose of schools?
To educate… say it again, TO EDUCATE!
Today’s youth have mastered the art of exploiting the system; bullying has turned into a skill. Instances of children filming violent attacks and maliciously texting can occur without consequence, as schools claim their only recourse is suspension.
Yet again, what is the primary intent of schools…? TO EDUCATE !
Once the actual purpose of school is grasped, eliminating bullying becomes straightforward.
There should be no excuses, no sob stories, and no pointless nanny state interventions.
If children refuse to follow the rules or engage in any bullying behavior, they should be denied access to school.
We educate, we instruct, they absorb knowledge… schools are not responsible for parental guidance, poor manners, or violent conduct, and politicians should allow our schools to function as intended.
It is the GUTLESS authorities and government that are perpetuating the bullying epidemic in our schools.
They could put an end to bullying immediately and alleviate the harm and suffering occurring daily in Australia. If you, as a parent, had to stay home and educate your child due to their bullying behavior preventing them from attending school, do you think their conduct would improve?
Honestly, I am unconcerned, as their absence keeps them from interfering with my children’s education.
by Professor P.T. Brown
