'Poor parenting may turn children aggressive'

Kids as young as five are resorting to violence in the classroom as poor parenting has led to a rise in aggressive behaviour at schools, a new UK study has warned.
A survey by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers in the UK suggests emotional problems, attention-seeking and a shortage of positive role models are contributing to the disruptive behaviour of the children.
School staff surveyed said they are being forced to deal with the fall-out of a breakdown in family values, with parents failing to set clear boundaries, the 'Daily Express' reported.
While 53.2 per cent of teachers reported conduct has worsened in the past five years, around 55.5 per cent said there has been an increase in children with emotional, behavioural or mental health issues.

More than three-quarters (78.7 per cent) said a lack of boundaries at home was why pupils could be disruptive, abusive and challenging, the report said.
As many as 68.3 per cent blamed emotional problems and the same number said it was down to behavioural issues.
Some 63.9 per cent said the problems were caused by pupils trying to get attention from their classmates, 61.2 per cent cited a lack of role models at home and 60.8 per cent blamed family breakdowns.