" It’s very easy to mouth clichés instead, such as: “There is no excuse
for physical punishment,” or, “Hitting children merely teaches them to hit.” Let’s
start with the former claim: there is no excuse for physical punishment. First, we
should note the widespread consensus around the idea that some forms of
misbehavior, particularly those associated with theft and assault, are both wrong
and should be subject to sanction.[...] Jail is clearly physical punishment—particularly solitary confinement—even when nothing violent happens. "
― Jordan B. Peterson , 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
![Jordan B. Peterson quote : It’s very easy to mouth clichés instead, such as: “There is no excuse<br />for physical punishment,” or, “Hitting children merely teaches them to hit.” Let’s<br />start with the former claim: there is no excuse for physical punishment. First, we<br />should note the widespread consensus around the idea that some forms of<br />misbehavior, particularly those associated with theft and assault, are both wrong<br />and should be subject to sanction.[...] Jail is clearly physical punishment—particularly solitary confinement—even when nothing violent happens.](/image/1011109.jpg)