text: back when i was in school....? they still used a thing called corporal punishment. to the best of my recollection i got paddled about five times in elementary school and i think once or twice in middle school. what about the rest of you? how many times were you paddled in school? i am especially interested in hearing from you victims of catholic school. yes, during the formative years i think it is a good idea; people just simply need a good a$$-whoopin sometimes, as long as it is within reason and the rules have been clearly laid out for them. a teacher i knew in 7th grade used to paddle someone once a week and i didn't see anyone reacting in any way but with respect and just plain fear. as people grow older i think the whole corporal punishment idea should be used only in certain circumstances. there is nothing like unjust "punishment" or retribution for actions within one's own prerogative to make you extremely pissed off and seek vengeance. if a cop ever told me to bend over and assume the position i'd either start laughing or take his fukin badge.