I cannot believe what I just read. Are parents feeling so powerless and so incapable that they feel their childs’ discipline should be in the hands of teachers? Teachers should never be given the ability to impose physical punishment on their students. I don’t believe the punishments would end up being for the betterment of the child, but rather for restoring peace and quiet. An orderly classroom is no reason to cane children.
Nearly half of parents of secondary school children say corporal punishment such as the cane or slipper should be reintroduced, a survey suggests.
In total, 49% of more than 2,000 parents surveyed for the Times Educational Supplement were in favour, compared with 45% who were opposed.
Nearly all surveyed thought teachers should be able to be tougher on pupils.
But one teachers’ union said evidence suggested behaviour has improved since corporal punishment was banned.
The research, carried out by YouGov, showed slightly less support for corporal punishment than a TES survey in 2000 – which found 51% of parents in favour.
And when parents were asked specifically about “smacking/caning children”, support dropped to 40%, with 53% disagreeing.
Teachers must learn to command respect and good behaviour. They must be given the support of the school community to impose rules and regulations and must be consistent in metering out consequences.
Spare the cane and find an alternative.
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