`` If you 're one of the individuals that it does work on , yes , it will become a deterrent . '' Human Rights Watch , ACLU say spanking `` discourages learning '' Corporal punishment is used frequently in schools in 13 states ; it 's legal in 21 . Rights groups say such punishments are often disproportionately applied . Comment:
Human Rights Watch , ACLU say spanking `` discourages learning '' Corporal punishment is used frequently in schools in 13 states ; it 's legal in 21 . Rights groups say such punishments are often disproportionately applied . Comment: