If your child's school allows physical punishment but you object to it, use this letter to make your wishes known to the administration. 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.