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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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.