A sharp increase in school violence and knife attacks among students has sparked widespread concern across Azerbaijan.
Member of Parliament Jeyhun Mammadov, commenting on the issue in an interview with Qaynarinfo, said responsibility for such incidents lies both with families and schools — and called for a more robust national policy on moral and behavioral education.
According to Mammadov, the primary duty begins at home.
“Parents must provide their children with proper moral and ethical upbringing,” he said. “That is the first and most crucial factor.”
However, he added that schools share a significant part of the responsibility for shaping students’ character and conduct.
“Schools must elevate their role in moral education to the highest level. Teachers should closely monitor student behavior, discipline, and values,” the MP noted.
Mammadov emphasized that the rise in such violent incidents is alarming and requires not only disciplinary measures but also a systematic educational response.
“These cases cause serious concern. We must focus on preventive work — fostering respect, empathy, and social awareness among students to ensure these events do not repeat,” he said.
The MP’s remarks reflect growing debate in Azerbaijan about youth aggression, online influence, and the erosion of traditional behavioral norms — a discussion that is now pushing educators and lawmakers to rethink the balance between academic instruction and moral upbringing in the country’s schools.
