More children in Austria must leave school for a time. This is called a suspension. The number doubles in the province of Steiermark. In Ober-Oesterreich there are about 500 cases. It often affects boys between 10 and 14 years.
Schools use this punishment for violence or threats. Children must leave if they break things. Probably most cases happen in Wien. Teachers are stricter today than in the past. New rules for the return to class start in autumn.
Parents must come to talks then. They get a fine if they do not come. A new study from Singapur fits this topic. Researchers look at 479 families there. They ask: Does strict parenting make children more honest?
The answer is: No. Children with very strict parents lie more often. They have fear of mistakes. They want to fulfill high demands. So they cheat or lie about their actions. Experts advise fewer rules and more explanations.
