Corporal punishment still used in schools?

I grew up in a culture where corporal punishment was used widely in schools. I now live in the UK where corporal punishment has been illegal in all schools (private and state) for years. How many countries are there where school corporal punishment is still common?

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Ying167 · 18-21, F

In general or just the developed world?

freyamartin · 41-45, F

@Ying167 in general

Ying167 · 18-21, F

@freyamartin Most of Asia I know for sure

freyamartin · 41-45, F

@Ying167 which countries do you know about?

Ying167 · 18-21, F

@freyamartin Japan, China, Indonesia Vietnam

freyamartin · 41-45, F

@Ying167 have you experienced schools in those countries

Ying167 · 18-21, F

@freyamartin China yes

freyamartin · 41-45, F

@Ying167 what is discipline like there?

Ying167 · 18-21, F

@freyamartin Pretty harsh for Girls depending on location

freyamartin · 41-45, F

@Ying167 harsh in what way?

Ying167 · 18-21, F

@freyamartin Corporal punishment

Gwenda62 · 61-69, F

@Ying167 Is this wide spread in China? Would it be administered by teachers, or reserved to a Principal?

JessBalance · F

@Ying167 Rattan canes?