I Think The Cane Should Be Bought Back Into The School System

Bringing back corporal punishment to the schools in an interesting thought, but that is as far as it will get. During my days in school in Northern Arkansas, administrators had pretty much free reign when it came to spanking the kids. No one questioned how it was done and who was administering it.

As time went on improprieties by certain teachers and staff began to surface and regulations began being placed on this practice. This really escalated in the late 1960's and 1970's when many people from "up north" began moving down south due to companies relocating and/or moving to get away from colder climates. This was also the period many of the schools here began forced integration of Black students from nearby communities.

Eventually the "witness" rules was incorporated into the school procedures as well as limitations on who could dole it out and how much. Because most schools limited the swats to 5 or less, the admins began hitting harder to make up the difference. Then we began seeing instances where kids had severely bruised backsides which slowly but surely led some schools to completely eliminate the practice.

Interestingly, my schools still allow up to ten swats although they will be divided into two 5 swat sessions.

If a student chooses to break a rule, the following will occur:
Warning No Consequences
1
st Consequence 20 minutes after school detention
2
nd Consequence 40 minutes after school detention
3
rd Consequence Refer to principal’s office
Severe Clause Student immediately goes to principal’s office
If a student is referred to the principal’s office under the assertive discipline program, the
following procedure will be followed each nine week period.
1
st Referral 60 minutes detention or six swats with a paddle.
2
nd Referral 80 minutes detention or eight swats with a paddle.
3
rd Referral 100 minutes detention or ten swats with a paddle.
4 or more Referrals 1 day suspension for each infraction
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Any total of more than five swats will be spread over two days.

Here is the link to the guidebook.

http://flippinschools.com/uploads/b2e573d66230fda.pdf