It is used in the hope of inducing behavioral correction through suffering, fear and the “policeman” effect. It is generally not sufficiently aimed at in-depth learning.
It is frequently subjective, random, emotional and sometimes violent, and is often felt as unfair and humiliating. It can lead to a loss of self-esteem on the part of the “offender”, or sometimes, on the contrary, to mockery.
Educational and restorative sanctions are strongly recommended by specialist educators and psychologists as an alternative to punitive sanctions.
See also punishment.
Examples of punitive sanctions:
– Copy for an hour: I will no longer do…..telle action.
– Not allowed to go out, not allowed to play, not allowed to have dessert, not allowed to eat…
Examples of violent punitive sanctions:
– Injuries, insults, all forms of physical or mental harm to mark the person’s fault.