I just wrote about this in a recent post about the impact of caning in African schools. Disempowered and weak school teachers use the cane just so they feel powerful. And when they are left without a cane, they feel powerless. All of this just has to come to an end. Violence in schools and also in the children. Children need love instilled in them and not fear. Discipline should be to guide a child to know what is right and wrong but it should in no way cause pain no matter how light. I’m glad you are also advocating for children’s safety.