Thesis: Educators should be allowed to use some forms of light physical discipline to ensure that schools remain safe and structured environments where all children can learn effectively .Violent crime in the United States Schools are a real problem despite strict security measures. It is therefore increasingly important that teachers and administrators are able to take steps to manage student misbehavior and prevent small infractions from growing into more serious threats. Occasional spanking can be an extremely effective way to reduce disruption, and many expert psychologists and pediatricians agree that it has not been shown to have appreciable negative effects on children and does not encourage no more aggressive behavior. Corporal punishment is most effective when policies regarding its use are clearly communicated and strictly followed, when parents and students are informed in advance of the consequences of various infractions, and when spanking or caning is used judiciously and last recourse when other options are possible. did not give results. School violence is all too real. In an ideal world, schools would be the safest place for children to be outside of their homes. Schools would function as havens of stimulating and creative education and exploration where all students could equally learn in a peaceful study atmosphere. Although many schools manage to live up to this vision, the reality is that violent crimes regularly occur in schools across the United States, including more than twenty in the 2004 school year alone. 2005. Despite increasingly strict security measures, such as the installation of metal detectors, the adoption of zero tolerance policies and the presence of police officers on campus, our n...... middle of paper ... ...challenging scientific critiques of corporal punishment and notes that the body of research on the subject shows that the negative effects of spanking are similar to those of other disciplinary tactics. Additionally, when done infrequently, spanking may actually be more effective than other disciplinary measures in reducing certain types of behavior. Conclusion Centuries of common sense and numerous scientific studies indicate that there is nothing inherently harmful about corporal punishment if it is used as a means. There are many possible options for disciplining children when they endanger the safety of others. Teachers and school officials should not be criticized for taking steps to maintain safety and order in the school environment, especially if occasional spanking helps prevent more serious and potentially dangerous misbehavior at home. the future..