I Received Corporal Punishment At School

I did receive very mild corporal punishment at school, but I also spent my entire career as a teacher and later headmaster in schools where corporal punishment was used. Many years of experience leads me to the conclusion that corporal punishment is a very effective tool in a teacherMs armoury and helps improve educational standards.

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UDontKnowMe · 80-89, M

From my personal experiences, I believe that (as in UK) corporal punishment (CP) for all children should be banned. The imposition of CP can be as a result of pathological symptoms in the perpetrator and it is better to avoid that situation even if some children are fearsome in their behaviour.

Also, when children behave badly, I believe that it almost always as a result of poor upbringing and lack of positive attachment.

ladybird · 46-50, F

and in the child punished

Oldmanjimbo · 90-99, M

Marylin. I don't believe that properly administered corporal punishment constitutes aggressive behaviour. But I suspect we will never agree and I don't wish at the moment to enter into a debate about the pros and cons of corporal punishment.

lewis5341 · 70-79, M

UDontKnowMe says, above, that corporal punishment is banned in the UK; if they check he internet, they will find that... 'Smacking, or the light hitting of a child, remains legal within certain guidelines throughout the United Kingdom.'

Hope that helps clear things up, a little.

ArishMell · 70-79, M

@lewis5341: I think it's the use of implements in schools that is particularly banned: the cane, slipper and (N.England & Scotland) tawse.

Oldmanjimbo · 90-99, M

Corporal punishment is prohibited in schools in the Uk. Within the home it is still legal but is severely proscribed and in effect must not leave a mark.

Marylin · F

Adults who are aggressive towards children either verbally or physically, are modelling a behavior and potentially signalling its acceptability as a means of affecting behavior of those around them.

Codrin · M

Form my own experience you are VERY right.

adri21 · 26-30, F

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