Judicial corporal punishment

Okay, kiddo. So, you know how sometimes when you do something bad, your mom or dad might give you a spanking or a time-out? Well, some grown-ups believe that when someone does something really bad, like breaking the law or hurting someone else, they should get a bigger punishment, like hitting them with a stick or a whip. This is called judicial corporal punishment.

But, here's the thing: hitting someone is never okay. It can hurt them really badly and make them feel really scared and unhappy. That's why most places in the world don't do judicial corporal punishment anymore. We try to use other ways to punish people, like putting them in jail or making them do community service.

So, while some people might think hitting someone is the best way to make sure they don't break the rules again, it's not a good idea. It's much better to find other ways to make people face the consequences of their actions without hurting them.