The Disappearance of the Boundary of Corporal Punishment in Indonesian Education 

One of the environments in which children are vulnerable to becoming victims of violence is school. In schools, for example, violence against children can be carried out by educators, administrative staff, and even students themselves. Based on the motivation, violence that occurs in schools can be divided into 2 (two), namely, first, pure violence (without rational reasons), such as abuse, and fights between students. Second, the application of learning methods that contain elements of violence, such as the use of disciplinary punishment to obtain student compliance or correct incorrect student behavior. 

Among all the phenomena of violence that befall children in schools, the act of using physical punishment against children rarely attracts public attention. The giving of physical punishment as a means of discipline, which is hereinafter referred to as corporal punishment, is generally not seen as an act of violence, but rather as part of a fast and powerful learning tool to discipline or demand child compliance. 

Although the punishment contains elements of violence in it, both physical and psychological, such as: pinching, hitting, flicking ears, standing in front of the class or on the parade ground, running around the field, and various other irrational forms of assignment. But unfortunately, this disciplinary punishment practice is often considered normal and has a positive purpose for the best interests of the child. 

In contrast to violence in general, the use of disciplinary punishment (Corporal punishment) is a topic that still reaps debate in various circles. For those who are pro, the use of disciplinary punishment is a common thing to educate and improve children's behavior. Conversely, those who disagree argue that the substance of disciplinary punishment is actually violent (violent), which tends to harm children both physically and psychologically (Ateng Sudibyo and Eki Kiyamudin. Legal Protection for Teachers in Carrying Out Their Professional Duties Associated with Punishment in Disciplining Students. Persumption Of Law Vol.1 No. 2. 2019) 

As a result, the difference in views in understanding the context is more due to the different points of view used in understanding the concept corporal punishment itself. Thus, the assumption that equates Corporal punishment with physical abuse in general cannot be avoided. Meanwhile, the government in issuing regulations does not have clear legal restrictions regarding abuse or corporal punishment. 

Thus, the assumption that equates corporal punishment with physical abuse in general is also unavoidable. Consequently, articles on abuse or physical violence (as regulated in the Criminal Code and the Child Protection Act) are also considered effective enough to be applied to cases of corporal punishment in general. Whereas the practice of using corporal punishment as a means of discipline in the school environment cannot be separated from the teaching profession.