Editorial

Should Schools Be Allowed to Use Corporal Punishment?

    Sometimes kids just want to protect their dignity or reputation and they talk back to their teachers. When they are told to do something, they try to be funny or act tough and they may say something that may offend or threaten their teacher in a way. When that happens, the teacher may or may not be able to use corporal punishment. In some states, it is legal but in others, they aren't. I am on the side of the states where corporal punishments is illegal. To me, teachers being able to physically hurt their students is not something that should be allowed  in any school.

    Giving teachers the ability to hurt their students is giving them too much freedom in school. I agree that it is a good way to make students listen and learn that if they don't there will be consequences. Although, sometimes, it can get out of hand. Teachers may do it a lot just to show authority and scare the students into thinking that if they don't do what they tell them, they will get punished by getting beaten. It is scary to think that if you don't listen to what someone is telling you to do, they will hurt you and not get in trouble for doing so.

    Teachers being able to give corporal punishment is a bad idea because they may want to take advantage of being able to do. They would think that they can do whatever they want to do in class and they wouldn't get into trouble for it. They can do something and threaten their kids. Also, if they don't like a student or have a history with a family member they may hit them even if they didn't do anything.

    Corporal punishment in schools is a bad idea and should not be allowed in them. I gives the teachers too much freedom and authority. Kids may get scared of them and it can affect their ability to learn efficiently. Students are in the process of growing and maturing and they shouldn't get punished over the smallest mistakes.