[Neil]

I agree with K-P and Polly. The cane may deter problems in school but would do nothing for the problems out of school.

Its parents that are the problem. Too many just don't care what their kids are up to.

Many kids don't know what is right and wrong - that is something that should be learnt at home not school.

These so called problem kids - and I believe they are in the minority in general need to be caught and punished. We don't want them on our streets so why are they?