I have a problem with other people spanking my kid. I say absolutely no way! I spanked my kids when they were little if they needed it but I decided when/if it was needed. Not a stressed out teacher. I think teachers are under-valued, under-appreciated, under-respected, many are under-paid and over-worked. Teachers, in my opinion, are there to teach reading, writing, math, history, science...... Parents teach manners, good behavior, respect, good citizenship and honor. The trouble is so many parents don't do that anymore. It seems its not politically correct to discipline your child lately. Where that came from I've no idea. Kinda got rambling here.... lol, sorry. In short, no, spankings do not belong in school. They should be at home given by a parent. What can be done to wake up the parents and get them involved in the lives of thier children? Thats a better question.