Teacher WhatsApp groups a headache for parents, children View(s):By Nidarshani WickramasingheWhatsApp groups created by teachers to inform parents about student progress and co-curricular activities should be banned, teacher unions and parents say. Parents told the Sunday Times that messages getting through these WhatsApp groups often happen without proper time management, causing them significant mental stress. In that context, teachers creating WhatsApp groups has become a serious situation in the country, Mr Stalin said. Parents expressed concern that WhatsApp groups could spread information meant for adults. A circular must definitely be issued to stop these WhatsApp groups.

Source: Sunday Times February 22, 2026 04:11 UTC