Maybe it's because parents often say "spare the rod, spoil the child", and instructors often get used to how they treat their child, so they are likely to make them do it the same with their students. Or some instructors may simply have lost their work ethic. I think all teachers should respect every student and every single student should be treated equally. Shirley: That's absolutely true. Do you think corporal punishment should exist in school or not? Allen: Absolutely not. There are a lot of great educational methods. We don't need to be limited to this unreasonable way. Shirley: I agree. But do you think corporal punishment can help students study hard? Allen: I don't think so. As I mentioned, our teachers can use other methods to promote studies. Corporal punishment can damage students' dignity, causing many potential mental problems that will affect their future life. Shirley: Yes, dignity is very important, especially for young students. So, let's be honest. Have you ever had corporal punishment on your students? Allen: Never. I still believed that a good teacher would never use any physical or mental punishment to force students to study