All corporal punishment is prohibited under international law, and all children have the right to an education in an environment free from violence. A key step to ending corporal punishment is to outlaw the practice and rigorously enforce the law, studies have found. Violent discipline by parents, caregivers, and teachers easily spirals out of control, and beatings kill thousands of children each year. The lack of data also shows that violent discipline is not adequately monitored. “Corporal punishment impedes the happy and healthy development of children to their fullest potential, and is an enemy to their education,” Benchemsi said.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 10, 2021 03:56 UTC