Sir: Corporal punishment leaves a deep psychological, physical and social impact on children’s behaviour. Physical punishment stresses the students and they even lose the courage to decide things in their favour. Suicide cases increasing due to corporal punishment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts is an example of a fear of excessive punishment. All problems leading to corporal punishment could easily be solved through a mechanism of guidance and counselling. State legislation could shape the attitude and practices of society. Hence, an explicit ban on harsh treatment of children in schools all over the country is of great importance. SYED ABDULLAHDargai Malakand