<p>^^^^^^I was surprised to read that corporal punishment in public schools is legal in 21 states.</p>
<p>However, that doesn’t mean that every school district in those states implements it. Several area school districts where I live prohibit it regardless of the law. Others do require parental permission. A couple have it on the books, yet have ceased using it despite the fact that they “can.” It’s not like all the kids in Texas are getting daily beatings. </p>
<p>My daughter attends a private school which would never use that tactic. There are many private schools in my city, and I would be surprised if any of them would implement corporal punishment. Possibly some very small conservative religious schools, but that’s just conjecture on my part.</p>
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<p>I agree.</p>