Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should corporal punishment be allowed?
Position3 of 3

Corporal punishment is sometimes acceptable

This position holds that corporal punishment is acceptable in some specific circumstances. It argues that it may be appropriate only under strict conditions — never administered in anger, and only when the offender is old enough to understand right from wrong.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Only when the offender knows right from wrong
    Corporal punishment can only be effective if the perpetrator consciously chose to break the law.
  2. Corporal punishment shouldn't be used in anger
    When used it anger, corporal punishment methods send a dangerous message.