But, when I was in Middle School here in Springfield, some 'misbehavior' resulted in meeting one of the PE teachers who utilized a device known as a paddle.  

It was used on a boy's bottom to draw excess blood away from his head to cause him to think more clearly.

A memo was sent home to the parents when it had been used and why and the parent had to acknowledge it in writing.

The one time that happened to me, my father reinforced the lesson in a similar manner.  

As I said, that only happened one time.