Any form of emotional and intellectual punishments that hurt children violates their rights. The physical punishment of a child always involves some form of emotional pain for the child as well. Emotional hurt takes a long time to heal and may require outside assistance. As a result, it is important to use positive discipline and find alternatives to corporal punishment.

Parents who become aware of corporal punishment in a school should approach the principal and thereafter the school's Circuit Manager.

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