Legal notions of progeny as the property of their parents
legitimized:Corporal punishment of children
In schools and at home, corporal punishment (CP) is when a
parent, legal guardian, or education administrator attempts to stop
an unwanted behavior by causing the child to feel physical
discomfort or pain. Corporal punishment includes spankings,
slapping a child, and beatings with an open hand, fist, or object
such as a belt, switch, cord, paddle, board, or fly swatter.