[buwaya]

We had caning. My fourth grade teacher used a 6-foot bamboo (this was in the Philippines) so as to do three boys at a time. Into efficiency she was.

We also had pinching and slapping with rulers.

It worked for us. I support it.

[mcg1969]

The thing about corporal punishment is that, when truly implemented, the threat is what keeps most kids in check. That is, for every one that actually gets swatted, there are many who stay in line simply to make sure they don't get theirs.

There aren't too many alternatives that are this effective in that regard. Even isolation isn't as effective.

[LauraleeBraswell]

That's awful. I support caning for criminals like in Singapore. But really- caning is beating. You don't want to beat children. Can't you just spank them?!!! Or even with a ruler slap them. Caning children is just cruel!