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Parents close school to stop violent child

Correio da Manhã14 September 2026 at 14:53

Parents at a school in the municipality of Alcobaça decided to close the educational establishment as a way to stop a violent child. The decision was made after reports of repeated aggressive behavior by a child against classmates and teachers.

The cases of violence related to this child have been repeated at the school, causing concern among the school community. The parents decided to take a drastic measure to protect the remaining students.

The situation highlights the difficulties that schools face in managing violent behavior among children, as well as the frustration of families regarding the lack of solutions to these problems.

Why this matters

The school community in Alcobaça faces a serious situation of repeated violence that led to the school closure. Parents felt compelled to take this extreme measure to protect their children, which highlights the lack of solutions from educational authorities to manage the problem. This situation may serve as a precedent for other educational establishments in the country that face similar problems.

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