Originally Posted by 10Kobo 
I guess we should distinguish between "child abuse" and "child correction" vis-a-vis the use of a cane.
Correction is aimed and modifying a child's behavior, using the cane to achieve such purpose, is not always required and MUST be a last option but all the same, its an option that is open and should remain open.
It is beautiful how you handled/solved your Son's juvenile delinquency at home, and will recommend it to all parents with school age children.
However, the subject is about child abuse in our schools disguised as disciplinary actions being mated out by principals, teachers, and prefects. Our boarding schools have become a training ground for all sorts of criminal violent behaviors.
Why should children be allowed to use Cain on other children?
Why should children be whipped for being a tad late to school?
Why should children be made to kneel down for hours?
Why do we use these ineffective and primordial means of correction?
If you read Nigerian newspapers, you will attest to how the vicious cycle of violence sticks out. THE ARMED ROBBERS, RITUAL KILLINGS, CHILD MOLESTERS, STREET HAWKER, AREA BOYS, BUS DRIVERS/GUARDS, KIDNAPPERS, POLITICAL THUGS.
Violence has become the number one option instead of the last resort.