Tag: corporal punishment
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Texas School District Reinstates Paddling as Student Discipline
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent decision, the school board of a district near San Antonio has voted to reintroduce corporal punishment in its classrooms. This makes Texas one of just 15 states that still permit such measures in educational settings. The Three Rivers Independent School District passed this controversial decision with a unanimous 6-0…
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Some Schools Still Use Corporal Punishment, and It’s Time for Change
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent NPR segment, titled “Where Corporal Punishment Is Still Used in Schools, Its Roots Run Deep,” a shocking revelation emerged: approximately 110,000 students experienced physical punishment in schools across the United States during the 2013-2014 academic year. This practice persists particularly in states like Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, where…
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Arkansas Students Punished for Participating in Walkout – What’s Going On?
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking turn of events, a high school in Arkansas has resorted to corporal punishment against students who took part in a walkout protesting for stricter gun laws. Three students from Greenbrier High School were paddled for their participation in National Walkout Day, which lasted 17 minutes to honor the victims…
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New Research Links Spanking to Future Dating Violence
Get Pregnant Fast Recent studies continue to shed light on the potential consequences of using spanking as a disciplinary method. A compelling new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics indicates that spanking may be associated with an increased risk of future dating violence. Despite evolving societal views on corporal punishment, a significant number of…