Violent behaviour on the increase in primary schools, survey reveals [Independent.ie]
- Published: 15 May 2010
VIOLENT behaviour is on the increase in primary schools, a shocking new study reveals.
The survey of 1,000 principals, or one in three in the country, also found increasing levels of anxiety among children and soaring levels of attention disorders. And half said depression among their pupils was on the rise.
In at least three cases, primary schools reported pupils took their own lives over the past year.
Since 1990, nearly 60 children aged between five and 14 have committed suicide.
Up to 1,050 people took part in the study by the Irish Primary Principals Network (IPPN).
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