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The student will place their hands on their knees or piece of furniture and will be struck on the buttocks with a paddle. ... No more than three licks should be given.

Consent form sent to parents from a school in Hephzibah, Ga., asking them to approve of a new corporal punishment policy. One-third of the parents signed it. Paddling is legal in 20 states, including Georgia.

Consent form sent to parents from a school in Hephzibah, Ga., asking them to approve of a new corporal punishment policy. One-third of the parents signed it. Paddling is legal in 20 states, including Georgia.

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