School pupils’ manners on the decline

AFTER recently attending a local school function, I was so shocked at the decline in pupil etiquette.

The manner in which pupils treat their teachers today is just embarrassing, and sadly, I have noticed more of a change in Zululand schools.

Although I enjoy the atmosphere of a small family-like school, I feel it is important to know where the line is drawn when it comes to treating your teacher professionally and unprofessionally.

As a recent matriculant myself, I can fully understand that pupils today have a lot more ‘freedom’ in the school environment than back in the day, but the attitude problems are slowly becoming worse.

When I was at school, if I was told to do something, I did it. I did not make an excuse and take a relaxing break while my peers went on to do the task.

I really feel that schools should be stricter when it comes to laying down the rules and revive some old tactics to keep order in the classroom.

DISAPPOINTED PAST PUPIL