For them, corporal punishment is seen as “the use of physical force with the intention of causing pain, but not injury, to the child, with the aim of correcting or controlling his behavior." behavior" (qtd. in Hicks-Pass 72.) They indicate that when corporal punishment is used appropriately, it ensures or restores order, disciplines the body and motivates the mind, imbues religious and moral lessons, and punishes and prevents aberrant behaviors (Axelrod 263.) Those who advocate corporal punishment suggest that it is consistent with prevailing practices in homes and schools (Maguire and Ó Cinnéide 635.) For supporters, traditions of conservatism, order, and authority make acceptable use of force to ensure appropriate behavior in