KEY POINTS:
- Is it time to bring back the cane?
A New Zealand Educational Institute report found that one in seven primary school teachers has been hit by students last year, and 58 per cent reported "aggressive verbal confrontations" with students.
Dealing with it came at a high personal cost to many teachers, who have to cope with emotional stress, physical injuries and sapping conditions.
Is it time to bring back the cane? Here is a selection of Your Views:
