ACT candidate Paul Henry unveils plan to let teachers use 'reasonable force' on 'little shits'

AI justification

Proposal enables physical force against children, violating core rights and risking systemic harm to education and child protection. | While the proposal addresses legitimate concerns about classroom disruption, its reliance on physical force and lack of safeguards for vulnerable children constitute a severe violation of child rights and educational ethics. The potential for harm—both immediate and systemic—far outweighs the limited benefits of restored order, particularly given the absence of e