Strapping (punishment) Strapping (punishment) Strapping refers to the use of a strap as an implement of corporal punishment. It is typically a broad and heavy strip of leather, often with a hard handle, the more flexible 'blade' being applied to the offender. Probably because of the stiffness, the word "strap" is sometimes used interchangeably with a leather paddle. Other terms that are used interchangeably include whipping, lashing, and confusingly even in some official language, belting—in principle a belt is lighter, without a handle. These terms are strictly speaking reserved for other implements. The Scottish tawse is a forked version with two or
Corporal punishment of minors in the United States United Nations Human Rights Council also contained a recommendation to "Prohibit corporal punishment of children in all settings, including the home and schools, and ensure that the United States encourages non-violent forms of discipline as alternatives to corporal punishment". The US government accepted only the part of the recommendation concerning promotion of nonviolent discipline. Bans on the corporal punishment of children have been proposed in Massachusetts and California but have failed to secure passage. Regulation of corporal punishment in public and private schools is done at the state level. There is no federal policy regarding corporal punishment in schools. In