Corporal Punishment?

‘’strict discipline must be insisted upon,

even to the extent of corporal punishment.
No punishment is so economical of time, so
deterrent, and so stimulating as the cane.’
J.S. Kerr’s Essay (delivered before the
East Moreton Teachers’ Association) on
“ Teacher and his position.”
Poland in 1783 was the first nation to outlaw corporal punishment in
schools. School corporal punishment is no longer practised in any
European country. As of 2015, most developed countries have
abolished the practice, with the exception of some parts of
the United States, some Australian states, and Singapore. It is still
in common use in a number of countries in Africa and Asia. It was
banned in state-funded schools, throughout the United Kingdom, in
1986. It was banned in UK Public and private schools that received no
state funding, in 1999 in England and Wales, 2000 in Scotland, and
2003 in Northern Ireland.

 A physical punishment that can cause

pain.
 A punishment or a deterrent for the
means of stopping a misconduct/ an
offense, responding to a bad behaviour.
 Spanking – Possibly the most widely used
form of corporal punishment with children is
spanking, the striking of a child's buttocks
with an open palm or an object.
o Caning – using a cane to hit on the body.
o Belting / paddling… etc
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Question 2
Corporal punishment is necessary method of discipline in school. Do you agree with this
statement? Justify your views with evidences.
4 NO --- suggested NO views:
1. Fostering a wrong impression that violence is the appropriate way to solve problems.
2. Causing (life-long) physical injuries on students.
3. Disturbing the mental of students
4. Encouraging a break down/collapse in relationships.
5. Cultivating abusive manners among children and young adults
1 YES --- ???
* in group of 4 to 5 persons, write a full essay of the issue. You may not follow this guide and you may
have your own views regarding it. Write on a foolscap paper, include names of the members. Hand in
at the end of school today.
Mdm Chua
11.1.18
0800am

Question 2
Corporal punishment is necessary method of discipline in school. Do you agree with this
statement? Justify your views with evidences.
4 NO --- suggested NO views:
6. Fostering a wrong impression that violence is the appropriate way to solve problems.
7. Causing (life-long) physical injuries on students.
8. Disturbing the mental of students
9. Encouraging a break down/collapse in relationships.
10. Cultivating abusive manners among children and young adults
1 YES --- ???
* in group of 4 to 5 persons, write a full essay of the issue. You may not follow this guide and you may
have your own views regarding it. Write on a foolscap paper, include names of the members. Hand in
at the end of school today.
Mdm Chua
11.1.18
0800am
Question 2
Corporal punishment is necessary method of discipline in school. Do you agree with this
statement? Justify your views with evidences.
4 NO --- suggested NO views:
11. Fostering a wrong impression that violence is the appropriate way to solve problems.
12. Causing (life-long) physical injuries on students.
13. Disturbing the mental of students
14. Encouraging a break down/collapse in relationships.
15. Cultivating abusive manners among children and young adults
1 YES --- ???
* in group of 4 to 5 persons, write a full essay of the issue. You may not follow this guide and you may
have your own views regarding it. Write on a foolscap paper, include names of the members. Hand in
at the end of school today.
Mdm Chua
11.1.18
0800am