2007-10-22 18:41:51 · 16 answers · asked by tony r 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
40 years ago, corporal punishment was widely used and accepted. School children made good grades, respected authority and themselves, and crime was down. No drive by's, stabbings, muggings, and gang activity were low. Now, we have 10 year olds with guns, and no respect for anyone or themselves. kinda self explanatory.
2007-10-22 18:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There actually are laws in place all over North America for Protection of the Child,a Parent Guardian or Teacher would not want to have an arrest for Child Abuse in any area of the land,in the mid 60's my public school had the ever present terror of the strap not that I ever came anywhere near it but I knew a few who couldn't seem to get enough,High school was quite a bit different the teachers lived in fear of the kids.Today I think a more constructive approach is required however I would leave the option Open as a very last resort
2007-10-22 23:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by Will 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually the laws are against using corporal punishment against school children, and most states have laws to this effect, as well as most other countries. A few years ago the police came to my co-workers house because of alleged child abuse. She had slapped her daughter's hand in the supermarket checkout aisle when she tried to grab some candy. In Sweden this action is perfectly legal, but in the states it's often viewed as child abuse.
2007-10-22 22:30:37 · answer #3 · answered by mick t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who is "we"? Most states have laws concerning assult, and corporal punishment can fall into this category. The question is where the is the line between punishment and assult?
2007-10-22 18:46:35 · answer #4 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We do have law like this. Fortunately, we have not yet elected a complete "Nanny Government". These laws outlaw abuse but recognize the difference between abuse and discipline.
2007-10-22 21:40:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents have the right to make their children behave any way they please, within reason.
If your logic was correct (using another cultures mistakes as an example)
we should also promote public nudity 24/7 on public TV like they do in France!
or...prctice canabalism like they do in Borneo!
2007-10-22 18:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you could just move there. Why is it everyone in the world wants to move here, but the people that live here want to change to be like the places everyone wants to leave?
2007-10-22 18:45:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about all states but in Pennsylvania it IS legal as long as it is not abusive or excessive.
2016-05-24 23:35:27 · answer #8 · answered by anjanette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Hitting is what parents do when they lose their tempers and run out of words. It engenders lack of self esteem in kids aand deep resentment, shame and humiliation. Many serial killers were hit a lot as kids...
2007-10-22 18:44:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
WE DO IT IS CALLED SEE THE PRINCIPAL.
2007-10-22 19:01:05 · answer #10 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋