Overview
There is broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children, but the U.S. has no federal laws banning it in public schools.
Source
Originally published at www.npr.org.
Politics
15 states have laws that allow corporal punishment in schools. Here's where, and why
Key Takeaway
There is broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children, but the U. S.
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There is broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children, but the U.S. has no federal laws banning it in public schools.
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