Is Punishment Justified To Kids? Poem by umaprosad das

Punishments of any kind, physical or mental,
How far is justified to make instrumental,
At home, in schools, colleges or institutions?
For the betterment of students in education?
Or for the good in their aptitude and attitude?
It's quite doubtful, as punishment itself is rude.

Children mind is soft, sensitive and delicate.
Anything good or bad, does very quickly affect
Their tender faculties and helps them to act
In accordance with the circumstantial impact.
Everybody should be intelligent enough to feel
Good or bad repercussion awaits in every deal.

Heating or beating a child, may bring adversity,
He or she may presume danger and insecurity,
The child gradually avoids the day's normal chores,
Leaving behind learning of any academic course.
Superiors themselves become responsible for this;
Soft mind to be nurtured with love, care and peace.

Kids should be taught since their childhood,
Honesty, truth, politeness and every good.
They are of strong copying habit and capacity,
Grasp good or bad, available in their vicinity.
Superiors should be cautious in their own dealings,
Not to present before them any odd or ill things.
to be contd...