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In a distressing incident, a mother felt she had no choice but to record a video of her daughter being subjected to corporal punishment at school. Inside a small room with the principal and a clerk, she captured the horrifying moment when a six-year-old girl was struck with a heavy wooden paddle. Following the first blow, the child was ordered to put her hands back on the desk, despite her cries. The punishment was so brutal that it left visible bruises, as confirmed by the child’s pediatrician. This incident took place in Florida, where such punishment is legal.
Why is this still permissible? It’s baffling. According to The Brookings Institute, 23 states allow corporal punishment or leave it to the discretion of local authorities, meaning nearly 45% of children in the U.S. live in areas where it can occur. In Oklahoma, for instance, laws state that parents and teachers can use “ordinary force” as a means of discipline, which can include paddling. South Carolina’s laws similarly enable school districts to decide on corporal punishment.
The concept of corporal punishment, upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1977, is defined as the use of physical force to make a child feel pain in order to correct behavior. This means educational institutions are allowed to intentionally inflict pain on children—a practice that many consider unacceptable.
Statistics indicate that a staggering number of students experience corporal punishment annually, with evidence suggesting that children of color and those with disabilities are disproportionately affected. For instance, in schools where corporal punishment is practiced, Black boys are punished at nearly double the rate of their white peers. Furthermore, children with disabilities are often subjected to this punishment for behaviors related to their conditions, which is in violation of federal laws designed to protect their rights.
Research shows that corporal punishment is ineffective and associated with negative outcomes, including lower academic performance and increased absenteeism. The ongoing acceptance of this practice raises serious questions about the values we uphold in our educational systems.
The question remains: why are we allowing educators to physically strike our children? There is no justification for this practice to be legal anywhere.
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In summary, the continued legality of corporal punishment in various districts raises significant ethical concerns, particularly regarding its disproportionate impact on marginalized groups. The evidence against its effectiveness is compelling, and it is critical to advocate for policies that protect all children from such treatment in educational settings.