SIR - Regarding the headlines about the number of school days missed by Bradford teachers suffering from stress (T&A, May 15). This is not a surprise.

Education is in deep crisis in the city. Many teachers are getting out because they cannot cope with the total lack of discipline in children.

When I was educated at Green Lane School and Belle Vue School in Manningham there were hardly any problems with bad behaviour.

On the rare occasions it happened it was sorted out immediately.

A teacher's job is to educate pupils on a subject, not to manage their moronic behaviour manifested by poor parenting.

If parents want their children to have a good education they should tell them to open their ears and close their mouths, otherwise they will get the education they deserve.

The amount of time a child spends at school is only a small part of their lifetime but vital for the rest of their lives.

Education in this country is not nearly valued enough by many parents. Many kids in the world would rush to swap places.

Gary Lorriman, North Walk, Harden