Uh oh, spankers and apologists, uh oh. Another one will soon bite the dust

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Sparing the rod
By Mark Locklear and Jonathan Yeomans - Staff writers

LUMBERTON - There are those who can still remember when a teacher
thought nothing of taking a leather strap to the behind of an
incorrigible student.

But with the threat of jail time or a lawsuit, educators aren't as
quick to raise the paddle today.

School board member Severeo Kerns says the hesitancy to paddle students
makes it difficult to maintain discipline in schools today. But Kerns
is in a dwindling minority.

Polls show most people are opposed to corporal punishment. Parents
aren't keen on the idea of a stranger striking their child.

Some educators say the practice may even be ineffective. Associations
that represent doctors and psychologists warn against it.

The Robeson County school system has issued a moratorium on corporal
punishment until administrators meet with principals on Tuesday to
clarify the policy. Paddling may also be part of the discussion at the
board's meeting on Monday. ...
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