Corporal punishment
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔɹpɝəɫ ˈpənɪʃmənt/
Corporal punishment (noun)
- Punishment that uses physical pain or hitting to make someone behave better.
- A type of punishment considered harmful under some child-protection and human-rights rules.
Examples
- Corporal punishment can cause fear and harm.
- Parents should avoid corporal punishment and choose kinder methods.