Children, children-in-law, and grandchildren are often the abusers, but fear of losing family support keeps elderly people trapped.

With little clarity on whether schools will reopen, parents, students, and educators are considering all their options, including 'alternative' approaches to children's enrichment.

The petition already has over 70,000 signatures.

The helpline aims to help students, parents, and teachers who are facing stress about the uncertainty of the coming school year.