corporal punishment

My son, Mohammed Wasif, Class III 'E' is a student of Velammal Vidyalaya, Mel Ayanambakkam, Chennai-95. Though he is a bright and intelligent student on the one hand, he is a bit naughty as well on the other. There always has been complaints from the teachers of various subjects about his talkativeness in the class and over activity. But the school has adopted the principles of corporal punishment in all matter of maintaining discipline so much so that, my child has always been physically punished by teachers whether he is guilty in the matter or no and even without the fact of his involvement in an issue being established sometimes. The teachers have hit him with a ruler, a book and have also slapped to the extent that he fell unconscious in school. Written complaints made with the Vice Principal, have had no effect. Of late, he is being targeted by the physical trainers of the school who keep a constant watch on his pocket money and sometimes have even taken it away from him alleging him of theft. The Principal of the school has in one incident mentioned us, the parents of the child that they have recorded an incident of theft by my child in their video camera installed in the school corridor but have never produced an evidence of the same to us. She just knows to yell at the parents and asked us to just shut up and listen and accept to whatever she says. This has already had a negative impact on my child who is undergoing mental agony and has started to dislike the school. The child's level of confidence has been severely affected by such disestablished/hypothesized blames and not one day the child is back home without being assaulted either physically or mentally. In the light of these facts, it is pertinent to mention that the school, though affiliated to CBSE board is not being functioning according to the CBSE bye-laws which lay emphasis on the teacher student ratio. There are about 58 students in each section of the primary classes with just one teacher to handle the entire student strength. The Hindi language classes are in the worst condition with over 70 students in each section. When we witnessed one such class we were shocked to see the teacher in such a pathetic condition when she was perplexed to handle the mischievous students, a few of them not having enough benched to occupy were made to sit on the floor of the classroom. How would a single teacher be able to have control over such a large student group? How would she discipline the children when each of them acts in a differently way to her commands? How would she be able to give individual attention to each of the student of the class? All this has lead to an increase in children's misbehaviours and indiscipline and to have a control over such issues the school management has adopted the pernicious procedures of corporal punishment. This practice is growing unchecked in Velammal Vidyalaya and if no action is initiated atleast at this stage by the CBSE, the days are not away when the parents will not be able to seek any help to set right the norms governing the school. Please look into the matter and take serious concerns on the issue.

Dear (school district) Admimistraton, 

I am writing this to make a deal with you. My child rahul was slapped by ashok on 22-08-2016. I do not think that this was at all nessasary. this is considered is aggravated assault and battery of a minor. Aggravated assault because not only did ashok have the intention to harm rahul, but it purposuly and knowingly assualted rahul with the intent to induce and inflict harm on rahul. And as for the battery goes there was unlawful physical harm resulting in pyhsical, bodily injury of rahul. I believe that ( the punisment you think is fair) is fair and just. If you refuse to comply or negoiate i will take legal action. 

With Regards, (your name) 

Corporal Punishment Exemption Letter

Date:

Dear ______________: (Send copies to teacher, school principal, district superintendent, and state superintendent of schools.)

Please be advised that my child __________________________, who is a student at ____________________ School, should not be subjected to corporal punishment (hitting, paddling, spanking, switching, swatting, shaking, forced exercise, etc.) under any circumstances. Our family does not believe that school children should be disciplined physically. We believe that it sends children the message that hitting people is a way to solve problems and this is simply not true. Studies show that corporal punishment poses physical and psychological risks to all children.

We know that our child will make mistakes. When that happens, we hope you will help him learn what is appropriate behavior by talking to him about what he has done wrong, and offering him some positive alternatives to his behavior. If you are having problems with our child, please contact us and we will make every effort to come to school to help you. If this is an ongoing problem we will work together to come up with a nonviolent solution. Under no circumstances should you ever hit, slap, spank, or otherwise punish my child physically.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, feel free to contact me, or my attorney _____________.

Sincerely,

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