Yes, in some old - fashioned school systems in the past, paddle spanking was used as a form of discipline. For example, in some rural schools decades ago, students who misbehaved might be sent to the principal's office and receive a paddle spanking. It was a way to enforce school rules, but over time, this form of punishment has been phased out as more modern and less physical forms of discipline have been adopted.
Well, there are historical school paddle spanking stories. In certain regions, it was a cultural norm for schools to use paddles. Teachers and principals believed it would correct bad behavior. There were cases where students would try to be on their best behavior to avoid the paddle. Some students who did get spanked with a paddle would often feel embarrassed and it sometimes had a long - lasting impact on their attitude towards school and authority.