The Pain of the Past: Remembering Whipping Punishment in Schools

When I think about my school days, I remember the pain and fear of being hit with a cane. It happened almost every day, especially on Mondays. I still remember the sound of the cane, the pain on my skin, and the shame of being punished in front of my friends. Many of us went through this, and it's a memory that stays with us.

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We were always afraid of being hit. We never knew when the teacher would get angry and use the cane. It could be for anything - not doing homework, not answering a question, or being late. We were always worried, and it made it hard to focus on our schoolwork.

The pain was bad, but the way it made us feel was even worse. We felt small and worthless. We were always afraid of the next hit, and it made us feel vulnerable. Even though it's been a long time, I still remember those painful days. But it also shows me how strong I am, and how I can overcome difficult things. We need to make sure that schools are places where kids feel safe and supported, not afraid and hurt.
I'm not alone in this experience. Many students were punished with caning for not doing their homework, not answering questions correctly, or simply for misbehaving. It was a common practice in many schools, but was it really necessary?

I recall a specific incident in high school that still hurts to this day. I was sick and couldn't pay attention in class, he then asked a question that no one could answer, he then asked the class who had taken first position in the class, everyone pointed at me, and he asked me to come to the front of the class. I tried to explain that I was sick and wasn't paying attention, but he wouldn't listen.

He asked me the question, and I couldn't answer. Then, he asked who came second and third in our class, Fatima and Rabi were pointed out. He asked them to come to the front, and they tried to answer the question but couldn't. Instead of encouraging us, he became angry and started hitting me with a cane. He left Fatima and Rabi alone, but I suffered the punishment.

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That incident affected my performance in that subject for a long time. I became afraid of the teacher and the subject, and my grades suffered. It didn't motivate me to learn; instead, it made me afraid and anxious.

Today, many schools have stopped using whipping punishment, and I believe this is a positive change. Research shows that hitting children can have negative effects on their learning, social skills, and emotional well being. It can lead to increased aggression, anxiety, and lower self-esteem.

Discipline is important in schools, but there are better ways to do it. Instead of punishing, we can use positive reinforcement, counseling, and restorative justice. These methods help create a positive learning environment and are more effective.

Let's leave whipping punishment in the past where it belongs. It's time to focus on supporting and nurturing our children, rather than punishing them.

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