PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has put her foot down against school violence and indiscipline as she says parents need to understand their role in raising children.

In a statement on September 8, Persad-Bissessar defended the move to station police officers, some of whom are armed, at 50 schools nationwide to deal with school violence.

"I am committed to providing a safe school environment for students who want to learn and teachers who want to teach. We have great teachers who are passionate and willing to give the best possible education to our nation’s children. Unfortunately, our teachers have become victims of assault and abuse by some students and parents. That will not continue."