Abstract:
For children in many countries, corporal punishment is a regular part
of the school experience; it is also a form of child abuse. Corporal
punishment is deliberate violence inflicted on children, and it takes
place on a gigantic scale. Legal defences for teachers who hit or beat
children still exist in most countries of the world. Corporal punishment,
however, has not been shown to be effective, especially in the long-term,
and it can cause children shame, guilt, anxiety, aggression, a lack of
independence, and a lack of caring for others, and thus greater problems
for teachers, caregivers and other children.
Author: UNESCO
Year of development of the resource material: 2006
Category: Inclusive Education