My reference to SOCIETY was directed at the original poster's assertion that teachers today are simply pussies who won't stand up to students physically and stop the bellicosity that rules many of our schools' hallways. I used it as a reference as to why we CAN'T use physical force in reaction to students without fear of lawsuits/arrest these days as society won't even condone spanking unruly children without a visit from CPS.
I hope that clears up my intent...