An investigation is underway after a teacher in Western Australia allows students to watch an 'absolutely unacceptable' video of a suicide during class time.
"Well, clearly it's totally and utterly unacceptable showing kids someone killing themselves. I can't understand that mindset."Ms Rodgers said support was immediately given to the students.
She said, however, that there was only so much parents and teachers could do to educate children about dangerous content on social media."Almost every student has a phone in their hand and they are able to access that content.
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