school violence

The school violence is much more prevalent that it has ever been in the past. However, we must ask, "what part is violence on TV, in the movies, on video games, cartoons, newspapers, music, and the Internet playing in our young people's lives?" We must also understand the the home and family unit plays the most important part in teaching self respect, respect for others, confidence, self-control, and most importantly, that problems are not solved through violence. I am sure that teachers are more cautious around students who may have anger issues, but use discipline measures that are appropriate to rules that are broken and according to the governing bodies. I also believe that if you are a teacher who is afraid to discipline because the discipline could cause violent retaliations, then teaching may not be your calling.