They have to know when to be strict and when not to. They have to know in different schools, different approaches are needed. When pointed out that it might be difficult for teachers to spend quality time with their students considering the size of some classrooms, Abdul Shukor said the size of the class did not matter. What is important is how the teacher handles his or her students. On the reasons behind student indiscipline, he said it was because of the evolution of society.
Children now are more exposed.
There is the Internet, video games and television. Parents should know the movements and whereabouts of their children. When the recent case of arson was committed, it was at 2am. It is important for the people to accept the fact that ensuring discipline is not the sole responsibility of teachers. The role of parents can never be over-emphasised as they should shoulder the blame if their children misbehave to the extent that they become a nuisance to other pupils.