PROBLEMS EXPECTED TO PERSIST
A staggering 87 percent of teachers have thought about quitting, according to a survey conducted by the teachers ‘ union in April that revealed that 26.5 % of teachers have received counseling or treatment for job-related psychological issues.
Authorities speculated that the level of the problem is largely due to a number of political ideals in South Korea.
” There is a unique aspect of Vietnamese nation, which could be described as severe family-centric, or community self-interest behaviour”, explained social welfare doctor Jung Jae-hoon from Seoul Women’s University.
Parents give a lot of thought to their kids and never accept the idea that they have been unfaired. This twisted sense of filial pleasure, combined with the higher value placed on their child’s training, leads to teachers ‘ right violations”.
Spectators speculate that the issue will be resolved quickly, citing South Korea’s low fertility rate, which means families are likely to continue to be protective of their children.
” Today, people have fewer kids and each baby is extremely important to them. As a result, parents call the institutions more often, even for small problems”, said Song Ji-ae, a mother of two children.
Teachers CNA spoke to acknowledged that the government is more aware of the tough circumstances teachers must endure.
Mental health professionals have demanded more support for North Korean educators in an effort to combat stigma and promote the need for assistance.
” It’s challenging when a teacher is concerned about what will happen if they come forward,” said Yvette Lau, a former teacher and mental health counselor based in Hong Kong.
” School leaders can ( help ) by encouraging communication, understanding the issues and challenges that teachers struggle with, and creating a culture of communication and support”.