I’m sure paddling was more severe in the states before regulation. Recent television accounts of paddling should dispel notions of barbaric brutality as should these two posts with first hand accounts just scroll to the bottom of the second link and a tutorial on the use of implements and techniques in the first clip. Contrast that with the previous link and if you search you tube under “humannature75” with the Liar and Flirting clip as well. These are hardly in accord with the judicious, moderate, and sparing manner outlined in USA Student Handbooks. These openly published regulations make deviations from policies less likely to lead to abuse.