[Teri33]

I might get my head bitten off here, but I don't see the problem. I don't think its physical punishment at all. If they had to run, yes, but walking no. Maybe her reasons for walking are that since the child is missing out on active playtime, then instead of just sitting around they should at least be getting some exercise in by walking. Recess is energy burning time for kids not sitting around time. I think discipline has gotten way to lax at school and that is why we are having so many problems in our society.

I expect my child to be respectful at all times and if not then she has to deal with the consequences. Example, she does Tae Kwon Do (age 3 1/2) and when anyone in the class is not being respectful by saying sir or ma'am, or just getting out of control, the class does pushups. That is a physical punishment and I accept that because that's the rules of the studio. I would never make kids do push-ups for discipline, but my rules are not the rules of the studio. You have to accept others rules or just don't let your kid be apart of it. Just my thoughts on the subject.