Breaking the Paddle: Ending School Corporal Punishment

Corporal punishment in schools has been a controversial issue for decades. While some argue that it is an effective form of discipline, others believe that it is a form of violence against children that has no place in schools.

Breaking the Paddle : Ending School Corporal Punishment

by Nadine A. Block

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In this article, we will examine the arguments for and against school corporal punishment, and provide an in-depth look at the movement to end corporal punishment worldwide.

Arguments for School Corporal Punishment

There are a number of arguments that have been made in favor of school corporal punishment. These include:

• It is an effective deterrent to misbehavior.
• It teaches children respect for authority.
• It helps children to learn from their mistakes.
• It is a necessary form of discipline for children who are out of control.

However, there is little evidence to support these claims. In fact, research has shown that corporal punishment is actually ineffective at deterring misbehavior, and can even lead to more aggression and violence.

Arguments Against School Corporal Punishment

There are a number of arguments that have been made against school corporal punishment. These include:

• It is a form of violence against children.
• It is humiliating and degrading.
• It can cause physical and psychological harm.
• It violates children's rights.

Corporal punishment is a form of violence, and it has no place in schools. It is humiliating and degrading, and it can cause physical and psychological harm. It also violates children's rights, including their right to be free from violence and their right to education.

The Movement to End School Corporal Punishment

The movement to end school corporal punishment began in the early 20th century. In 1948, the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights declared that "everyone has the right to be free from ... cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment." In 1989, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) declared that "children have the right to be protected from all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse." The CRC has been ratified by 193 countries, making it one of the most widely ratified human rights treaties in the world.

In recent years, there has been a growing movement to end school corporal punishment worldwide. This movement has been led by a number of organizations, including the Global Initiative to End All Corporal Punishment of Children, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF),and Human Rights Watch.

The movement to end school corporal punishment has made significant progress in recent years. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for the abolition of corporal punishment in schools. In 2016, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that corporal punishment in schools is a form of torture and is therefore illegal.

Today, corporal punishment is banned in schools in over 150 countries. However, it is still legal in some countries, including the United States.

Ending School Corporal Punishment in the United States

In the United States, corporal punishment is still legal in schools in 19 states. However, there is a growing movement to end corporal punishment in the United States. In recent years, several states have passed laws to ban corporal punishment in schools, including Texas, California, and New Jersey.

The movement to end school corporal punishment in the United States is gaining momentum. With continued public support and political will, it is possible to end corporal punishment in schools in the United States once and for all.

Corporal punishment is a form of violence against children that has no place in schools. It is ineffective, harmful, and violates children's rights. The movement to end school corporal punishment worldwide has made significant progress in recent years, but there is still much work to be done.

By working together, we can create a world where all children are free from the fear of violence and abuse.

Breaking the Paddle : Ending School Corporal Punishment

by Nadine A. Block

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4999 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	213 pages
Item Weight	:	7.1 ounces

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