Message from the article:
Things when I was a kid are always memorable, as if they just happened yesterday. Today, I would like to share with you a widely publicized incident about a teacher who was expelled from school for corporal punishment of students. This not only caused dissatisfaction among parents, but also sparked heated controversy on social media. I have my own views on this issue, and I hope that my story will lead more people to think and discuss about the way of education.
Event Content:
The incident at Liaobu Mingzhu Primary School in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, turned into a big battle about corporal punishment from the time the teacher discovered the student's indecent movements.
Teachers were expelled from school for criticizing and educating some students and punishing them. However, the matter did not settle down and caused a huge controversy online.
The school took decisive measures to deal with the situation, promptly expelled the teacher, apologized to the parents through the parent-teacher meeting, and provided psychological counseling for the student who was physically punished. However, unexpectedly, 44 out of 47 parents retained the teacher in the group in the hope that she would return to education. Parents generally believe that although the teachers are strict, the teaching level is recognized.
Controversy:
The controversy over this "rule war" is mainly about whether teachers should be given the right to corporal punishment.
There are different views on this issue in society, and the law clearly stipulates that teachers may not physically punish students, in relation to the Compulsory Education Act, the Teachers Act and the Law on the Protection of Minors. This has led to an in-depth analysis of the pros and cons of education, with some parents arguing that students need to be punished in moderation, otherwise it will be detrimental to development. On the other hand, corporal punishment in the past often led to physical and mental health problems among students.
The education sector intervenes:
The local education department and the public security department have intervened in the investigation and are waiting for further results. The teacher publicly admitted that the corporal punishment was excessive and apologized to the students and parents. In her past teaching work, she has been recognized by her colleagues and the school.
This makes the whole story more complicated and makes society think more deeply about the education system.
My opinion:
As a post-80s generation, looking back on my experience of corporal punishment when I was a child, I have my own views on this controversy. I support returning the right to corporal punishment in moderation to teachers, but this requires some mastery. I advocate that the relevant authorities introduce implementation rules to ensure that teachers have appropriate disciplinary powers, while also paying attention to the physical and mental health of students. After all, the essence of education is to cultivate the whole development of students, not just the transfer of knowledge.
Final Appeal:
I hope to spark more discussion about whether teachers should physically punish students.