Does Classical Education Ever Carried Out Without Corporal Punishment?

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“I doubt whether classical education ever has been or can be successfully carried out without corporal punishment,” says American novelist George Orwell. Corporal punishment is a physical punishment in order to discipline for a wrong. For years it was used in schools, but now many have stopped using the method. The debate still continues about whether or not it should be applied in schools. There are many ups and downs for using corporal punishment; however, research shows that when there is the threat of physical punishment behavior in schools is more appropriate. When kids know that there is an immediate consequence for their actions, they begin to act more suitable for a school atmosphere. Also, it makes the students become responsible