Over the years, I 've had plenty to say on the subject of the erosion of Teachers' Rights. Teachers can't even raise their voices to instil discipline in their own classrooms and this has inevitably led to widespread disrespect.

To be fair, would you respect any teacher who, when faced with an out of control class simply sat at their desk and shouted something non confrontational about it being "a bit loud in here"? My class would have ripped them apart!

Here's an article from ABC news about a five year old who was led away in handcuffs by the police after a tantrum. I kid you not.