That’s exactly what I was going to post. I have a clear memory of a student being forced to do pushups in front of the class, just because he didn’t do his homework. And this was in the third grade. He did his homework after that.
Hardly the end of the world.
3rd grade is a tough grade.
You’ve been coddled for 3 years in school and now they have to prep you with the notion of work and study for your future schooling.
It’s a transitional period in a kids life.
*no children’s were whooped in this post*
Sometimes embarrassment is a useful tool.... :)