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Spank

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Child Discipline

Used regarding the physical discipline of children, increasingly controversial.

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Some schools had policies allowing teachers to spank students for bad behavior.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Perception varies by culture; some view it as abuse, while others accept it as normal.

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In her country, parents would never spank their children, considering it harmful.
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Emotional Connotation

Can evoke strong emotional responses; use in context with care to avoid misunderstandings.

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