1. I think the teacher is punishing the student because he might cause nuisance. He might not finish his homework. He might be indisciplined in the class. I usually don’t approve this kind of action of the teacher because corporal punishment should not be initiated against children. It is common with the school children behaving improperly at their tender age. They don’t know the importance of education and how to behave. Teachers need great patience to change them.

2. Various different kinds of steps are at hand to correct erring students. Some of them are: 

1. explaining to them in the way they appreciate what is wrong with them and how they can be good. 

2. making them imagine that they are at the receiving end. 

3. making them realise the value of the fruits of being good. 

4. providing them with examples of bad behaviour ruining careers and lives. 

5. engaging them in productive activities of their choice. 

6. repeatedly attempting to understand their feelings, sentiments, and view points. 

7. giving them opportunities to express themselves, to lead, to organise, to suggest programmes and activities. 

8. ignoring their misdeeds and allowing and encouraging them to correct themselves. 

9. informing their parents about their positive qualities. 

10. encouraging them to participate in social service activities.