Education is a shared responsibility, and parents are called upon to support schools and teachers in maintaining discipline, which will positively contribute to their academic performance.

Learners have to be disciplined at school, and they are expected to be accountable for their actions in and out of the classroom.

In an interview with nbc News, Ohangwena Education Director Isak Hamatwi emphasised that parents are expected to collaborate with school leadership.

He says discipline empowers learners to be focused on their work, adding that a well-disciplined child will be more motivated to excel in their education.

"Sometimes you get reports from schools, and what you find out is that parents are not giving support to the schools in addressing the misbehaviour of their own children, and at times some parents are making it difficult for schools to retain discipline. Ironically, as a parent, I want my child to go to a school where there is order and discipline, but when such a school requests that I assist in maintaining discipline, I become resistant. It is common; I see it a lot here."

Hamatwi says he does not want ill-disciplined learners left to their own devices.

Instances of ill behaviour associated with school learners include theft, unwillingness to follow instructions, being late, and neglecting their homework.

Bullying and abusive treatment of fellow learners is not a prominent complaint, as school principals continue to carry out educational campaigns to address and discourage bullying behaviour.

Hamatwi concluded with a call to the corporate world to help them improve education infrastructure, such as laboratories and study materials.