While I don’t want crossing guards beating every dumb kid willy nilly, I find it very difficult to muster much sympathy for the “victim”. When I was a kid growing up in Texas in the 70’s, if a kid were to mouth off at an adult like that he’d have been whipped, with a belt right in front of everyone and it would be considered justified.
No police necessary, then he’d be hauled to the principal’s office, plus he’d be in trouble when he got home.
I live on the west coast now and my Aunt in Texas tells me spanking is banned in schools down there.Can any Freepers tell me if this is true?