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Yes, corporal punishment is good
This position holds that corporal punishment is good. It argues that, administered correctly, it is a powerful and easily applied deterrent against crime and misbehaviour — and that some people respond to nothing else, making physical punishment uniquely effective in those cases.
Supporting arguments · 3
- Corporal punishment is a strong deterrentWe instinctively change our behaviour to avoid pain. This makes corporal punishment an effective deterrent.
- Corporal punishment can be administered easilyCorporal punishments are quicker and cheaper than the alternatives.
- Some people only respond to corporal punishmentThere are some people for whom no other punishment is effective.