Fair enough.
As a parent I personally am against a teacher using corporal punishment - it’s my job to dole out such discipline. But, given the numbers of parents today that have failed to be parents, I can certainly understand where there are some who would welcome giving that tool to teachers. As a public school employee whose job involves dealing with behavior problems of troubled children, I certainly understand the frustration that teachers experience when certain students act out and they, as the teacher, are unable to employ any worthwhile discipline. Perhaps a few whacks to the fleshy back parts from a board would provide the appropriate incentive for students to behave. I don’t actually see any chance of this method coming back into vogue anytime soon.