the teacher’s dilemma: what new challenges does the education industry face in the context of declining birth rates?

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among them, the issue of declining birthrates plays a key role. south korea's continued low birthrate has led to a sharp decline in the number of teachers in schools. in this environment, student behavior has also changed, and parents have become more strict in controlling and supervising teachers. teachers are facing more and more challenges: dissatisfaction and pressure from students, parents and school management.

the political correctness of "protecting students' growth" and the dilemma faced by teachers

the korean education sector has undergone a profound transformation. from the traditional corporal punishment system to the new regulations that prohibit corporal punishment, the korean education sector is in an unprecedented turmoil. many parents focus their expectations and anxiety on their children, which has led to teachers gradually becoming a vulnerable group in the education field, and being constantly criticized, complained and harassed by students and parents.

"anti-sword uniforms" and "teacher defendant liability insurance": teachers' survival dilemma

faced with the huge challenge of this pressure, teachers have taken countermeasures. they began to choose "anti-sword clothing" as a psychological defense mechanism and purchased "teacher defendant liability insurance" so that they can get the necessary protection when facing endless complaints and harassment from students and parents.

"magic system": teachers' pressure and tragic reality

surprisingly, this pressure is not just psychological, many teachers are even facing physical pressure. a 23-year-old young teacher committed suicide in south korea, triggering tens of thousands of teachers to take to the streets to protest, calling on the government to provide better protection for teachers.

the contradiction between the education industry and social development

the challenge brought by the declining birthrate is not only to the education industry, but also has a profound impact on the development of the entire society. in this special context, teachers are facing tremendous pressure and choices. they need to find a new balance point in order to continue to contribute to the cause of education.