Corporal punishment in elementary education: Views of Barbadian school children

Abstract

This study found that of 290 Barbadian pupils in the 10-11 age group, approximately three-quarters approved the use of corporal punishment with their own age group. However, their comments suggested that a considerable amount of routine (and illegal) "flogging" or "lashing" by regular classroom teachers occurred, which many wished to see stopped. A growing risk of clashes between parents and schools was also identified