Discipline News

Zephyrhills - A Florida high school teacher is under fire for forcing misbehaving students to wear dog cones, used on animals to prevent them from licking wounds after surgery.

A couple in California turned to a senior church official to dish out a violent beating on their 15-year-old son, after they suspected him of smoking.

Birmingham - No dunce hats or detentions according to SPLC and parents of the Birmingham City School System. Authorities crossed the line of student's civil rights when mace was used on students, critics allege.

Abu Dhabi - A man has the right to physically discipline his wife, although a beating should not be severe enough to leave marks, the Federal Supreme Court in the United Arab Emirates has ruled.

Outcomes of integration haven’t been as positive as hoped. According to a number of African Americans equal opportunity was the goal of civil rights, not integration. Results have shown negative consequences, some say.

A report stemming from a "grade-fixing" investigation at Dallas school uncovered some pretty unruly methods of discipline. Between 2003 and 2005, it is believed students were placed in a cage to "duke it out" if caught fighting and staff knew.

Police ticketed 21-year-old Melissa Farrell after she spanked her child on the behind while trying to keep her from running out into the street during a 4th of July parade in Idaho.

U.S experts have pinpointed a key issue when it comes to unruly teenagers within the family unit. Their study has showed that it is the youngest of the family offspring who are more likely to rebel than the oldest due to tougher rules on the first born

The 10 year old told his mom over the weekend that his mouth hurt. When questioned, he admitted that he had been in trouble and the classroom aide had duct taped his mouth shut for 5 minutes. Mom is outraged, and an investigation is under way.