Skip to main content

Reply to "The Long-Term Effects of Spanking (published study)"

quote:
Originally posted by dogsoldier0513:
quote:
Originally posted by Lets Go Jeepin':

I think I am with you on the fact that schools should not use corporal punishment, its not their place in my opinion. That is the parents job (as well as anyone the parents designate as having that right and responsibility). Just because you are a teacher or a principle, doesnt automatically give you that right.

Jeepin'


I beg to differ. Check out the legal definition of loco in parentis: In loco parentis is a legal doctrine describing a relationship similar to that of a parent to a child. It refers to an individual who assumes parental status and responsibilities for another individual, usually a young person, without formally adopting that person. By far the most common usage of in loco parentis relates to teachers and students.


Now that I have competed my quote, as I stated at the beginning of that statement, it was my opinion. It is apparent that it is not illegal, or there would be numerous school officials in prison right now for assault. 'Owning' of another human being was legal at one time, that didnt make it right. It is not right for someone to 'assume' that they have the right to physically punish a child that is not legally theirs.

And that doctrine would be very questionable to me, which is probably why the US district courts are still trying to clarify the rights of students regarding corporal punishment.. Where does that right actually end? Does a teacher have the right to approve medical procedures on children that are in their care? Why is it that parents have to give permission for their children to go on field trips, does the teacher not bear enough responsibility for the child to grant that permission? So, the school administration has just enough responsibility to inflict physical punishment, but nothing else? Truth be told, from what I read, the application has been upheld mostly for reasons regarding the safety and security of the students. How does corporal punishment address students safety and security? It doesnt surprise me, however, that this issue has been argued back and forth since the 60's....

Jeepin'
Last edited by Lets Go Jeepin'

Untitled Document
×
×
×
×