Corporal punishment in schools. Is it time to bring back the strap?

And what are the regulations on homeschooling
What if they're teaching their kids then the Earth is flat and two plus two equals 57

You don't always have to assume the worst. I'm sure there are abuses. But typically homeschooling families have multiple children, are faith oriented, and place a high priority on the education of their children.
One added bonus: our routines were never altered when schools shut down. Even my children in college were better prepared because they were used to a learning environment from home.

And Id add that most parents are good at preparing their children for the what if scenarios.

I would agree and on a whole host of levels. Do you homeschool?

I was going to ask you more about your homeschooling experiences but wasnt sure if you wanted to go in detail...
No I dont homeschool. My church have started up a homeschooling support group that I am interested in learning more about. Also Im a teacher so would miss being in the classroom

That's the great thing about homeschooling--you can do both. Who said children can only learn from 9 am to 330 pm?
Early education in America was often built around work requirements, even for children.
The most difficult problem for people considering homeschooling isn't whether they can do it but whether they can alter their preconceived notions about education.
Traditional public school aligns itself with the working hours of the majority of workers. I have never seen a study that states the most efficient time of day to maximize learning is between 9 and 330. It's just the most convenient time for so many.
And I'm always amenable to answering any questions you might have.

Exactly! Good points youve made! You have given me lots to think on

Its time to end public schools.

While I agree with the sentiment, let's put something in its place first. Otherwise, we will end up with an education debacle similar to the energy debacle we are suffering through now.

Theres too much government interference in families. Parents need to take back control of their children.

School teachers have been notorious for being unskilled in the classroom...
everything from failing their own tests to setting up caste systems and animosity towards other students for no ryme or reason other than the side of the classroom they sat on.
Then there's a minimum of at least 5% of the current teachers who are pedophiles.

Then there's the few good teachers who are left unsupported by administration when dealing with unruly students who disrupt class. These students are poorly parented at home (abuse, neglect, and etc) and cause chaos in school.

Then on top of this....classes are now taught to the ability of the lowest performing child. Not the middle and let grades be what may...but the lowest performing so everyone gets a passing grade.
And now there is also no such thing as "the short bus"....so special needs children are mixed in with regular children. So all students are taught at a special needs level. The exceptional students are mixed in as well. But often those kids (the ones capable of graduating HS at 9 years old) just GED out and get warehousing until emotionally mature enough for college. They used to get special classes to help them with their advanced cognitive skills and understand

Physical discipline can easily cross over into abuse because the parent is unable to control his/her temper and emotions. An honest parent would admit he/she was abusive at times. It's these experiences that the child remembers for a lifetime, and this could even affect future relationships, etc. So, it is better to do away with physical discipline and find other measures.

Its time to end public schools.

Be a bad idea because not everyone can homeschool
Remember that movie idiocracy? That would be real life

For thousamds of years man prospered with out public school, and produced the greatest philosophy, art, and cultures. I think public schools have created the idiocracy that we now endure.

Philosophy is all fine and good but it's not a substitute for actual education.
And there are some people who probably have no business homeschooling like people who think the Earth is flat

Meh, what people need educated in, is how to function and be productive. Public school is the antithisis of that.
Public education created the possibility of these flat earthers who by their flawed thinking are confident in their stupidity.