Section 59 Definition for Dummies 101

Is Physical punishment, violence? Is Physical punishment, abuse? Is Physical punishment, reasonable? Words that have been used throughout the Section 59 debate. From the Oxford Concise Dictionary (10th ed.) 2001 Right adj. Morally good, justified, or acceptable factually correct>most appropriate>socially fashionable or important Rights: the authority to perform, publish, or film a particular event Responsibility n. (pl. –ies) The state or fact of being responsible Being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it > (responsible to) reporting to; answerable to.> morally accountable for one’s behaviour. (of a job or position) involving important duties or decisions or control over others. Capable of being trusted. Abuse v. Use to bad effect or for a bad purpose Treat with cruelty or violence Address in an insulting and offensive way n. The improper use of something Cruel and violent treatment Discipline n. the practice of training people to obey rules or code of behaviour> controlled behaviour resulting from such training. a branch of knowledge, especially one studied in higher education v. Train in obedience or self control by punishment or imposing rules Punish v. Inflict a penalty on as retribution for an offence> inflict a penalty on someone for (an offence). Treat harshly Smack n. A sharp blow or slap, typically one given with the palm of the hand. A loud sharp sound made by or as by such a blow Smash, drive or put forcefully into or on to something adv. In a sudden and violent way Hit v. Direct a blow at with one’s hand or a tool or weapon.> Accidentally strike (part of ones body) against something Strike (a target) Cause harm or distress to. Violence n. behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage or kill> strength of emotion or an unpleasant or destructive natural force Hurt v. Cause physical pain or injury to > suffer pain Cause mental pain or distress to > feel mental pain or distress n. injury or pain: harm Reasonable adj. Fair and sensible. Able to reason logically. A much as is appropriate or fair; moderate> fairly good. > relatively inexpensive. Force n. Physical strength or energy as an attribute of action or movement Coercion backed by the use or threat of violence Mental or moral power; influence Teach v. Impart knowledge to instruct (someone) in how to do something, especially in a school or as part of a recognised programme> give instruction in (a subject or skill) > cause to learn by example or experience