My daughters scripture teacher recently told the scripture class that in NSW, Australia there will be no more scripture classes. The reason was that it was too hard to find teachers. A couple of weeks later a letter was read in the congregations to that affect, and saying that it is a parents responsibility to spiritually raise a child.
I called the Department of Education and they said the Watchtower Society is still registered and so allowed to provide scripture teachers. There is no training required, no certificates and no cost to the Society. I find it difficult to understand the Watchtower reasoning. Of all religions JWs should have the easiest time finding teachers, as pioneers generally look for any excuse to get out of going door to door.
It is a shocking indication of the WTS total disregard for the needs of children. They provide no Sunday school, no youth camps, protect pedophiles, and now can't even be bothered organizing scripture classes. My daughter is a classic example of why they should. I am "apostate" and my wife virtually totally inactive now, so scripture is one of the main opportunities they had to indoctrinate her.
What is going on? Is this happening in any other countries?