“The notion that beating people repeatedly is okay, provided they are too small to defend themselves, is clearly an anti-civilizational idea.”
You’re so full of bullshit. I teach a generation kids who’ve NEVER been spanked for anything. One good ass-kicking (and the THREAT of another ass-kicking) for precisely the same behavior would solve problems for 99% of them.
Your post is very instructive. Without administering the proper form of discipline at the proper time, what is necessary for correction becomes more significant.
I have the same problem with my students. And, of course, as there really is no forms of consequence available in public schools that constitute real discipline (correction)...well...