A Nigerian woman has reignited discussions on school discipline by calling for the return of corporal punishment in schools, arguing it is essential to restore order and respect in classrooms.
Sharing her views on social media, she claimed that past generations thrived under mild physical correction, such as kneeling, flogging, or performing corrective exercises, which instilled discipline and accountability.
She argued that modern teachers are constrained by legal restrictions and overprotective parents, making classroom management increasingly difficult.
“Many adults today turned out well because of discipline in school,” she said, stressing that fear of consequences kept students obedient.The post has sparked mixed reactions.
Some parents and teachers support stronger disciplinary measures, while child rights advocates warn that corporal punishment risks abuse, trauma, and long-term psychological harm.
The debate underscores the tension between traditional discipline and modern child protection policies in Nigeria’s education system.
