We fought as kids
And got the strap
Corporal
Punishment
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When I was in public school, I remember the strap and one very sadistic teacher. I would not want any child to experience the same thing today.
Some drastic, but positive measures, must be made to get things under control!
What you say is true — We must teach them to behave / Through great love in our hearts— but, how do we do get some of them to understand this if they are not exposed to it in the home? I don't have an answer for this.