In fact, it more than makes sense; it seems to be the only viable option for a first world society such as ours that values freedom, equality, and justice for all. Works Cited

American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Psycho-social Aspects of Child and Family Health Policy Statement, Guidance for Effective Discipline, 101(4) PEDIATRICS, 723-28 (1998).

Irwin a. Hyman, Reading, WRITING and the HICKORY STICK: The Appalling Story of Physical and Psychological Abuse in American Schools 30-34 (1990).

Kalwary, Nancy. "Ruling Carries Clout to Kids." Clearwater Sun [Florida] 21 Apr. 1977. Print.

Merlis, George. "The Updated Hickory Stick." The Nation Nov. 1975: 1. World Corporal Punishment Center....

J. "Thomas Hopley and Mid-Victorian Attitudes to Corporal Punishment." History of Education 2005.
"Pro Corporal Punishment." Child Discipline with Love. Web. 23 Apr. 2010. .

Roy, Lynn "Corporal Punishment in American Public Schools and the Rights of the Child." Journal of Law and Education. FindArticles.com. 28 Apr, 2010. Http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3994/is_200107/ai_n8958400/

Sabo, Tracey. "More than 200,000 Kids Spanked at School." 20 Aug. 2008. CNN.com. Web.

Sommer, Joseph C. "Ban Corporal Punishment." Humanism by Joseph C. Sommer. Web. 23 Apr. 2010. .

Stephey, M.J., and D. Kindersley. "Corporal Punishment in U.S. Schools." Time 12 Aug. 2009. Web.