
Spank
Child Discipline
Used regarding the physical discipline of children, increasingly controversial.

Some schools had policies allowing teachers to spank students for bad behavior.
Cultural Sensitivity
Perception varies by culture; some view it as abuse, while others accept it as normal.

In her country, parents would never spank their children, considering it harmful.
Emotional Connotation
Can evoke strong emotional responses; use in context with care to avoid misunderstandings.

The phrase 'might spank' at the daycare sparked a heated debate among parents.
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