Corporal punishment in schools (generally punishment administered across the buttocks or on the hands with a paddle or yardstick) was certainly legal in all U.S. and U.K. schools in 1968. It was not banned in many states until the 1990s or later, and in some U.S. states (particularly Southern ones), it is still not illegal. The U.K. gradually banned corporal punishment over a period of time beginning in the late 1980s and stretching into the early 2000s.
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No, not all schools used corporal punishment in 1968. While corporal punishment was more common in schools during that time compared to today, its usage varied widely by location and individual school policies.
No, corporal punishment is no longer allowed in British schools. It was officially banned in all state schools in 1986 and in all private schools in 1999. Any form of physical punishment of children in schools is now prohibited in the UK.
In the United States, corporal punishment is not a federally prohibited practice, but it varies by state and school district policies. However, most schools that still allow corporal punishment usually only administer it to students under 18 years old. Once a student turns 18, they are legally considered adults and typically cannot be subjected to corporal punishment in a school setting.
No, corporal punishment should not be enforced on anyone, regardless of gender. It is not an effective or ethical way to discipline individuals and can lead to more harm than good. Alternative, non-violent methods of correction and behavior management should be utilized.
No. Physical punishment is NOT related to the ban on establishing a religion in the U.S. One can argue that the ban on 'cruel and unusual punishments' in effect bans all forms of physical punishment.
No, not all schools have 8 periods a day. The number of periods in a school day can vary depending on the school's scheduling system and structure. Some schools may have fewer than 8 periods, while others may have more.