Barker College mandates parental support to address entitlement and complaints (australia) — SMH
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Barker College mandates parental support to address entitlement and complaints

Barker College in Sydney introduced a charter requiring parents to support school decisions, reflecting a shift in parent-teacher dynamics. Headmaster Phillip Heath noted that a growing sense of entitlement among parents leads to complaints weaponized against staff. Escalating student behavior issues and rising school fees have further complicated the relationship between parents and educators.

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Published 04 Jul 2026, 19:30 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 19:40 UTC

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