Teachers, academicians confirm the spread of violence in schools
‘Teacher-student relationship is at its worst’
KUWAIT CITY, Nov 5: A number of teachers and academicians have confirmed the spread of violence in schools, particularly in the secondary stage, reports Al-Qabas daily. They said violence, especially against teachers, is spreading; pointing out some political statements which belittle teachers weaken the latter and minimize their role.
A former school manager disclosed that sudden inspections are done regularly; during which sharp objects like daggers, swords and cutters are found in the possession of students who hide them in their sacks, clothes and bags. He added that in case banned items are found in the possession of a student, his guardian or parent is summoned and the student is suspended for three days.
An assistant school manager observed that the teacher-student relationship is at its worst, indicating some students bring their mobile phones to the classroom where they take videos of teachers and upload them on social media where such videos are flooded with sarcastic comments.
He added that in most cases, when there is violence between a teacher and a student inside the classroom, the parents usually stand on the side of their children. He suggested organizing more awareness symposiums in schools where the experts and officials should give lectures on the role of teachers and dangerous consequences of spreading violence.
A teacher revealed that in most cases, students’ fights are planned with relatives and friends are invited
to join and each one carries a tool which he thinks is more effective and more suitable.
He said the inspection is usually aimed at finding mobile phones hidden by some students, but in many instances, sharp tools were found accidentally. He added the uncovered tools are handed over to the students’ guardians or parents and then the students are punished by suspending them for three days.
Acting Minister of Commerce and Industry and State Minister for Youth Affairs Khalid Al-Rawdan issued a ministerial resolution regarding the commercial establishments on wheels, reports Al-Rai daily.
The decision includes a number of conditions for obtaining commercial licenses for establishments on wheels that will contribute to the growth of businesses and to open this sector for Kuwaiti youths.
According to the decision, it is prohibited to engage in such commercial activities without obtaining a license; while an individual company or limited company can engage in such activity provided only one vehicle is used for this purpose.
It is also necessary to obtain health certificates for workers assigned in food trucks, limit the number of workers assigned in one commercial establishment on wheels to two, and install GPS in these vehicles to track the location.
On the specifications of vehicles which will be used for such activities, the decision stipulates that the manufacturing date should not be more than 10 years ago, except the classic or vintage vehicles; and the license of the vehicles must be valid for at least four years.