A British secondary school has been accused of implementing disciplinary measures so extreme they've been compared to the dystopian horror of Netflix's Squid Game. The controversial system involves broadcasting a specific song through loudspeakers to signal lesson endings, with pupils forced to sing along under threat of detention.
Tearful Pupils and Public Humiliation
Distressed students have reported becoming emotional and tearful when subjected to the academy's strict regime. The mandatory singing requirement has created an atmosphere of anxiety and fear among children who worry about facing punishment for non-compliance.
One parent described how their child comes home visibly upset, stating: "It feels like we're conditioning them for obedience rather than educating them for life. The psychological impact is deeply concerning."
Detention for Non-Singers
The school's policy mandates that any pupil failing to participate in the daily singing ritual faces immediate detention. This has resulted in multiple students being regularly punished for what educational experts are calling an unreasonable demand.
Educational psychologists have raised serious concerns about the mental health implications of such coercive tactics. Dr Eleanor Vance, child development specialist, commented: "Forcing public performance under threat of punishment creates unnecessary stress and undermines trust in educational institutions."
Squid Game Comparisons
The parallels to the popular dystopian series have not gone unnoticed by parents and educational professionals alike. Much like the fictional game where failure results in elimination, students face escalating consequences for non-participation in what many are calling performative compliance.
The academy's leadership defends the policy as part of their "structured behavioural approach," but critics argue it crosses the line into psychological manipulation rather than constructive discipline.
Growing Outcry and Investigation
Parental complaints have been mounting, with many calling for immediate intervention from educational authorities. The Department for Education has been urged to investigate whether the methods comply with safeguarding guidelines and promote pupil wellbeing.
Local councillors have demanded transparency about the policy's implementation and its alleged effects on student mental health. The school's governors are expected to review the practice amid growing public concern about appropriate disciplinary measures in modern education.
