Missouri School District Reinstates ‘Corporal Punishment’
Cassville School District in Missouri has decided to bring back “corporal punishment” as a form of discipline for misbehaving students.
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Kenyan Governor: Police Will Beat Flood Victims Who Defy Evacuation Orders
Flood victims in the Kenyan region of Tana River County will receive a beating before their rescue in future calamities as they have ignored the government’s safety instructions, the regional governor, Dhahdo Godhana, warned on Monday.
Louisiana Student Wins $183K in Lawsuit Against School
Tristen Rushing will receive nearly $200,000 in damages after being forced to do 200 push-ups for being late to band practice.
South African Court Rules Spanking Children ‘Unconstitutional’
The Constitutional Court of South Africa upheld a previous ruling by a lower court on Wednesday that effectively outlawed spanking and the use of any physical punishment against children across the country.
NFL Players: Corporal Punishment Institutionalizes ‘Prejudice’ in Schools
New Orleans Saints’ linebacker Demario Davis and Seattle Seahawks’ receiver Doug Baldwin penned an op-ed for the Hill, in which they called for a ban on corporal punishment in schools.
Singapore to Give Drug Smuggler with British Citizenship a Caning
(AFP) — Singapore insisted Tuesday it would still cane a British man convicted of drug smuggling despite a plea from London not to proceed with the punishment.
School Reinstates ‘Paddling’ Students: ‘We Take Discipline Very Seriously’
“In this school, we take discipline very seriously,” said Jody Boulineau, superintendent of GSIC. “There was a time where corporal punishment was kind of the norm in school and you didn’t have the problems that you have.”
Iranian Man Receives 80 Lashes for Having Drunk Alcohol as a Minor
Tehran authorities subjected a 25-year-old man to a public flogging Tuesday for having consumed alcohol when he was underage, more than a decade ago.
Parent Claims Students Paddled After Taking Part in Gun Control Walkout
Three students in Arkansas’ Greenbrier High School were allegedly given corporal punishment after taking part in the March 14 student walkout for gun control.
Catholic Church Decries Scottish Law Barring Parents from Spanking Their Kids
Representatives of the Catholic Church in Scotland have declared they will oppose a new law prohibiting parents from spanking their children, on the grounds that the state is overstepping its authority by interfering in the way parents choose to discipline their own kids.
Texas Mother Questions If School’s Corporal Punishment Was Excessive
One West Texas mother voiced concerns this week over her elementary school’s use of corporal punishment, questioning if an assistant principal went too far when reprimanding her son who, allegedly, came home with sizable bruises.
France Outlaws Spanking Kids, Bringing Ban Total to 52 Countries
The French parliament has passed a formal ban on spanking children, bringing the global total to 52 different countries where such corporal punishment in homes is against the law.
Alabama Education Association Calls for Ban on Paddling, Corporal Punishment in Its Public Schools
Alabama’s largest teacher organization is calling for a complete ban on paddling and other forms of corporal punishment in public schools.
Prime Minister To Press Saudi Arabia Over Briton, Karl Andree, Facing 350 Lashes
LONDON, Oct 13 – British Prime Minister David Cameron will intervene in the case of an elderly Briton facing 350 lashes in Saudi Arabia after being caught with homemade wine – a punishment which his family said could kill him. Karl
Pro-Lifers Thrilled with Pope’s Abortion Smackdown
In a recent one-on-one interview, Pope Francis underscored the contradictions of modern societies that have tight regulations regarding child welfare and yet allow babies to be killed in the womb, a comment that drew plaudits from pro-life activists.
Pope Francis Endorses Spanking Children
After last Wednesday’s smackdown on absentee fathers, this week, Pope Francis weighed the positive qualities of good fathers, even their willingness to punish their children when needed.
