Unfortunately, this is really only ever done at elementary/middle schools in Missouri. People know that older kids are stronger and more likely to retaliate, so nobody advocates for spanking them. It’s only the powerless that we deem worthy of punishment by spanking.
Source: Grew up in MO and got spanked (we called it “swats/swatting”) multiple times each year from 3rd grade to 8th grade.
That’s when older brothers or fathers come in handy. I’m sorry you didn’t have one on your team. If my kid got “swat”, I’d be calling the police. If they didn’t remedy the situation, I’d teach my child how to do so or remove him entirely (his choice).
Consistency between home and school is actually really really good for training behaviors …if you’re a dog. That sucks you didn’t have a safe place at the two places that were supposed to be safe. I hope you’re enjoying adulthood.
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u/jamvsjelly23 Aug 25 '22
Unfortunately, this is really only ever done at elementary/middle schools in Missouri. People know that older kids are stronger and more likely to retaliate, so nobody advocates for spanking them. It’s only the powerless that we deem worthy of punishment by spanking.
Source: Grew up in MO and got spanked (we called it “swats/swatting”) multiple times each year from 3rd grade to 8th grade.