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Can you instill discipline without spanking?
Corporal punishment remains a contentious topic among parents, guardians, and teachers. While some advocate for its use to instil discipline, others hesitate. The Children (Amendment) Act of 2016 defines corporal punishment as any physical force intended to cause pain or humiliation.
Learners on the student’s court from Nabukalu Primary School during one of the sessions in November 2023. (Photo by Jacky Achan)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision
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In the past, teachers often resorted to corporal punishment, says Kezironi Okumu, a teacher in Tororo district. "If you came late, you would lie down for