Revisiting Discipline: Education and Liberalism

This chapter examines the historical interplay between corporal punishment and liberal educational philosophies, emphasizing the shift from fear-based discipline to moral guidance. It discusses socio-economic influences on parenting styles and educational values, revealing disparities in approaches between working-class and affluent families. The conversation also broaches the complexities of autonomy in education, state regulation, and the implications for community cohesion amidst cultural diversity.