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culebrero · Jan 31, 2004, 04:37 am

<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (fedfem,)
I must be missing something. Where does this show feminists turning a blind eye? <hr size="1" /></blockquote>Well, how else should we characterize their failure (with a few exceptions) to acknowledge this practice?<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (fedfem,)
As far as the issue, I would think since the girls are minors, the parents would be the first stop in ending the practice.<hr size="1" /></blockquote>Parents who fight the practice generally have an uphill battle. School officials circle the wagons, authorities decline to bring charges, their child may face reprisals at school for "making waves," and the courts have not been sympathetic. There may even be state laws immunizing the schools from liability (e.g., Alabama and Texas). And sadly, some parents don't care if their daughters are being spanked at school--maybe even approve of it.

It should also be noted, however, that these girls are not always minors. Upper class students as old as 18 or 19 are not exempt from paddling.<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (fedfem,)
I know this type of punishment is no longer allowed in schools and social workers would be all over the school in most states.<hr size="1" /></blockquote>Paddling remains legal in 22 states. Teachers frequently get away with levels of brutality to kids that parents would be thrown in jail for.

Jan 31, 2004, 04:37 am	#10 (permalink)
culebrero Sedimentary Rock Posts: 17	</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (fedfem,) I must be missing something. Where does this show feminists turning a blind eye? <hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'>Well, how else should we characterize their failure (with a few exceptions) to acknowledge this practice?</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (fedfem,) As far as the issue, I would think since the girls are minors, the parents would be the first stop in ending the practice.<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'>Parents who fight the practice generally have an uphill battle. School officials circle the wagons, authorities decline to bring charges, their child may face reprisals at school for "making waves," and the courts have not been sympathetic. There may even be state laws immunizing the schools from liability (e.g., Alabama and Texas). And sadly, some parents don't care if their daughters are being spanked at school--maybe even approve of it. It should also be noted, however, that these girls are not always minors. Upper class students as old as 18 or 19 are not exempt from paddling.</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (fedfem,) I know this type of punishment is no longer allowed in schools and social workers would be all over the school in most states.<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'>Paddling remains legal in 22 states. Teachers frequently get away with levels of brutality to kids that parents would be thrown in jail for.