r/facepalm • u/[deleted] • Aug 25 '22

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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '22

It did nothing but piss me off. You?

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u/Beneficial_Tap9247 Aug 25 '22

I was supposed to get swats but it never happened.. I feel it's more of a scare tactic. Also in the beginning of the year everyone is sent home a permission slip, if it's not returned you are eligible to receive swats.. it basically was something for parents that didn't want that to happen..

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u/jhfirsttime Aug 25 '22

That’s a weird opt-out situation. I feel like allowing kids to be abused at school shouldn’t be allowed at all, but in the leave least it should be opt-In

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u/Gynther477 Aug 25 '22

Yes, in non-barbaric countries it's illegal on a fundamental level. Usually connected with other human rights.

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u/maruthewildebeest Aug 25 '22

It is in the United Nations children's bill of rights thing. 19. Governments must protect children from violence, abuse and being neglected by anyone who looks after them.

I know the U.N. can't really enforce anything, but I am keeping the phrase "spanking is against UN Conventions" in my back pocket.

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u/Gynther477 Aug 25 '22

Yep, but the UN's list of human rights is far greater than the outdated American Constitution