If left unchecked - non-legislated - it leads to many instances of child discipline
abuse that results way too often in death if not physical disfigurement and psychological torment. However, ultimately all children must make acceptable behavior decisions not based on fear of that proverbial paddle or rod. Corporal punishment requires little intellectual effort and is nothing more than a stress relief for the issuer. Children are not animals who respond correctly at the crack of a whip. A child remains a reasoning human being looking to adults for guidance and support, not a good licking when performing poorly.