31.   The paddles are symbolic, sold as wall hangings for fraternity brothers or sorority sisters, rather than tools for physical punishment.

32.   The physical punishment took its toll, however.

33.   The results call into question claims that any physical punishment hurts children psychologically and damages society as a whole.

34.   Throughout civilization, laws and beliefs have condoned physical punishment to keep women in line.

35.   Under economic pressure, some mothers rely less on reasoning and more on threats, hostile comments and physical punishment.

36.   With a weary sigh, Johnson says he is unsure if he can withstand the physical punishment of building another home like this.

37.   Physical punishment of children is illegal in several European countries, including Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Austria.

38.   Physical punishment of children is illegal in several European countries, including Sweden, Denmark and Austria.

39.   Physical punishment of children slumped in a reflection of changing attitudes.

40.   Blatant physical punishment is off limits.