What is punishment canes?

Punishment canes are tools used for administering corporal punishment, particularly in schools or correctional institutions. These canes are typically made of bamboo or rattan and are thin and flexible. They may be as long as 1.22 meters or as short as 30 centimeters.

Punishment canes are used for various reasons, including discipline, deterrence, and correction of bad behavior. They are often associated with British colonial traditions, where they were extensively used in schools and other correctional institutions.

In some countries, such as Singapore and Malaysia, punishment canes are still used as a legal form of discipline in schools. However, it has largely been banned in other parts of the world, with more humane forms of punishment gaining favor.

Punishment canes have been criticized for their potential to cause physical injury, psychological trauma, and abuse of power by those administering the punishment. In some cases, the use of punishment canes has also been attributed to promoting violence and aggression in society.