In countries like Singapore....
By xxj3ffxx
@xxj3ffxx (501)
Australia
December 25, 2010 7:05am CST
I just watch a movie about singapore how they treat children who misconduct at school... When there are punishment to be executed... Canning was the best solution for them to teach the children of the community the law.
They think that when they canned their children, its not about pain that they must feel, they must feel the shame of being canned in front of their friends so as they won't dare to do the same mistake again and this will serve an example to others students. "Killing 2birds with one stone"
Do you think its a good method to conduct law and discipline?
If your children misconduct and put you in a situation that you cannot even face the community straight, what would you do?
3 responses
@cyclopz (251)
• Sydney, Australia
26 Dec 10
I'm not quite sure what actually canning is. But from the photo you attached i think it kinda looks like a spank in the behind. Well, whatever it is I think they really are doing a very good job in disciplining their people because i have also been there before and people really know what discipline is. As far i can say, i think its one of the cleanest place i have ever been. I heard that people who litter and pick flowers are fined and made to do community service. Singapore is really the best place i have ever been.
@sanjay91422 (2725)
• India
26 Dec 10
I never went to Singapore but I can understand your point and I will say that it is not a good way of making someone understand the rules and regulations. I think the students will never respect such a system and even if they follow the rules they will have the internal grudges with the system.
It is also dangerous for one's self esteem and confidence. All and all it is a bad way. I live in India and here also teachers are now prohibited from giving the punishment to the children in such a manner where it is dangerous to child.
@xxj3ffxx (501)
• Australia
26 Dec 10
Yes, their self esteem and confidence may be at risk. But it all depends on the personally of the children. Some are very stubborn but some are sensitive enough to understand why they are doing the rules that way and they will eventually change into good.
@inday_lorna1970 (1268)
• United States
25 Dec 10
I was there in Singapore for four years worked as a nanny and tutor but I have never heard about canning the kids infront. All I heard was they talked to the parents about misbehavior. So far the kids I was taking care of was good and have not been in punishment infront. I don't know about this because we nanny are not allowed to hit or pinch the kids but talked to their parents of their misbehavior.
It's the father who usually take the discipline inside the room but not infront of many people.! maybe in some school they do that.
