The Case Against Corporal Punishment As the crime rate in our country grows, teaching our children right from wrong is one of the most important tasks facing educators. At some point or another, this task will require some sort of disciplinary action. In years past, schools used corporal punishment to discipline children. Connie Paige reports that, “According to U.S. Department of Education statistics, more than 600,000students were struck by teachers in public schools in 1990.” …showed first 75 words of 975 total…

…showed last 75 words of 975 total…the problems associated with corporal punishment. Still, with all the research and professional testimony condemning corporal punishment, many states continue to allow their students to use corporal punishment. According to Pride, only 23 states have bans on corporal punishment. In light of the stubbornness of some lawmakers and educators to examine the facts pertaining to corporal punishment, one might wonder if they might not be in need of a swat on the butt! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** no