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Social media influencers are fuelling a rise in misogyny and sexism in the UK's classrooms, according to teachers.

More than 5,800 teachers were polled... and nearly three in five (59%) said they believe social media use has contributed to a deterioration in pupils' behaviour.

One teacher said she'd had 10-year-old boys "refuse to speak to [her]...because [she is] a woman". Another said "the Andrew Tate phenomena had a huge impact on how [pupils] interacted with females and males they did not see as 'masculine'".

"There is an urgent need for concerted action... to safeguard all children and young people from the dangerous influence of far-right populists and extremists."

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[–] GrumpyDuckling@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Covid really fucked them in not getting normal socialization at school and put a lot of kids behind by a couple of years accedemically. Right now 4/5th grade and up are really screwed. Plus parents just aren't engaged.

[–] UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.ml 1 points 22 hours ago

Covid really fucked them in not getting normal socialization at school

Don't worry, they will be bullied throughout their life. Missing a couple years of bullying won't hurt.

[–] ThomasCrappersGhost@feddit.uk 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I’d at least consider parents aren’t engaged due to time and energy, cause of pressures at work.

Also, when I was at school there were teachers that put extra time and effort in with kids that were top of the class and bottom of the class. Bet it wouldn’t be like that now cause everyone is so rundown.

[–] GrumpyDuckling@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The curriculum has changed so much and policies require that kids with learning disabilities can have an IEP (Individualized Education Program) and teachers have to come up with alternative learning for multiple kids, leaving them with little time to do anything else. On top of that, experienced teachers have stated that behavior has taken a sharp decline. They no longer separate the problem kids from the rest of the class because studies have shown that their outcomes are better if they remain in normal classes. However, this forces teachers to deal with constant disruptions which causes negative effects on the other students.

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 day ago

policies require that kids with learning disabilities can have an IEP (Individualized Education Program)and teachers have to come up with alternative learning for multiple kids, leaving them with little time to do anything else.

Please don't throw mud at IEPs. I grew up in the 70s when all the "retarded" kids were lumped in together regardless of issue, and now have a son who can only attend public school due to having an IEP and specialized support.

If more money needs to be spent to help teachers (including getting more of them or more help for those who there are) I'm all for it, but this sounds a little current-POTUS-ish.

[–] WhatYouNeed@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Throw into that mix all the parents who think home schooling is best. Sure, for a select few it's going to be better, but the majority are going to struggle in later life.

What usually happens is a parent gets reported to social services for child abuse. Then they go to facebook ranting about how bad the school is and that they're being targeted. Then they pull their kids out of school to "homeschool" so they can continue to abuse their kids.