Singaporean Schools Embrace The Cane
Caning for bullies in Singaporean schools, a last resort that signals a deeper societal failure in nurturing empathy and civility.
Singapore's reintroduction of caning for school bullies is not a deterrent, it is an admission of pedagogical bankruptcy. Physical punishment breeds fear, not moral rectitude. We are teaching children that violence is the answer, rather than fostering genuine understanding and conflict resolution. When will we learn that true discipline comes from within, not from the sting of a rattan?
Some argue that corporal punishment, when used sparingly and as a last resort, can be an effective way to maintain order and deter serious bullying. It provides immediate consequences, which some believe is necessary for certain behaviours.
- ·Zero tolerance works
- ·Deterrence is key
- ·Swift punishment needed