Are exchange students allowed to be corporally punished by their host families?
535183
Basically, when you go to a foreign country, you are subject to the laws of that country. You do not carry with you your rights as an American (or wherever you are from).  \n\nHOWEVER: 1) a reputable sponsoring agency would never allow such a thing.  A child who was given corporal punishment by a host family would be pulled immediately and placed with a different family; 2) If you are concerned about this issue, you should address it directly with the agency or school that is running the program before you leave; and 3) Most western countries are *more* restrictive about corporal punishment than even the United States.  If you are going to one of those, there should be nothing to worry about.  If you are going to certain third-world countries or a few countries in Asia, I suppose it could theoretically be an issue.  But you are very unlikely to run into a problem, and, as I said, a call to the sponsor agency would end it immediately.  \n\nOf course, you should only participate in one of these home-stay programs if you are looking forward to learning about and living in a place with a different culture and different attitudes.  That doesn't mean you have to put up with corporal punishment, but you should go into a country prepared to play by their rules.  If the norms there call for modest dress, leave the tank tops and short skirts home.  If drinking is prohibited there, don't try to sneak a beer somewhere. And so forth. \n\nHappy travels!
644229
as long as it's not abusive, it's fine.  I was spanked as a child and I learned quickly the difference between right and wrong.  today's parents are too permissive.
117647
Go to this website and check their punishment. It's the harshest in international soccer history.\n\nhttp://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=357810&cc=5901
100701
We have them in my school. The kids are amazingly responsible...but it's an overseas international school (with kids from over 40 different countries). The rules are totally different over here.
945125
I think that very much depends on the school and the code of conduct of the school.  When I was principal an ISS did not happen very often and an out of school suspension hardly ever.  \n\nAre you asking because you want a suspension or because you are comparing the rules of different schools?
685698
My family have hosted people from:\nWales, Northern Ireland, USA, France, Canada, Spain and Finland for anywhere from a few nights to over a month.\nOur Spanish student could have lived with us for ever!\nWe shared a lot of laughs with all of our guests and many continue to stay in contact with the family.\nIt is also nice to have the guest(s) cook a meal from their part of the world.\nHave a great time!
429219
Probably very different to what you would experience in the US or UK. Matthew Pinsent (British rower) recently visited a gymnastics school in Beijing and criticised the harsh conditions and children he considered were being abused. I don't think we can really know or understand what goes on to get the results they do.
721272
As long as it isn't physical and doesn't degrade the person being ragged, it is a good way of breaking the ice. But since not all students know their limits, ragging should be banned and punished.
620450
I don't think anyone should be given murga punishment in schools.  It is humiliating and degrading and punishment should be left to the parents of the children,\n\n\nFor "making murgha", the punished bends her body forward in a semi-sitting position, with head down and buttocks up, the arms passing through the gap between the legs and the hands strictly holding/pulling the ears. The ears should be strongly held with thumb and first finger.\n\nThe position is uncomfortable from the beginning, but it gets worse with time causing even dizziness. Besides, the humiliation for having to stay in such a position is as important as the discomfort.
456103
Sure.  There is no federal law banning corporal punishment in schools, it is up to the states.  Most southern states still practice spanking on kids for disciplinary violations.  It is also possible for schools in states that have taken a stance against physical punishment to get waivers that allow them to do it with parental consent.  This is not likely to be addressed federally any time soon.
749679
Your family can't force you to do anything. Unless it were extreme circumstances. Like, if you were moving, or still in school or whatever. Could you be more specific?
387995
Here is a tip for host families who will have a Japanese student at home. \nEveryone is different, so this tip doesn't apply to every student. However, Japanese students are likely to stay in their room most of the time when they have a home-stay. Because of the language barrier and the new environment, they feel uncomfortable and stressed out. They know they should try to communicate with their host family as much as possible and spend time in the living room. But it is very comfortable especially when they first come to the house. They come to the living room but don't know what to do, so they end up being stuck in their room most of the time. A lot of host family feel very annoyed by this behavior. They feel that the student doesn't like the family, or they just have a negative impression toward the student. These student's behavior easily causes miscommunication and misunderstandings between the family and the student. \nOf course, the student has to study. But I suggest that you try to take her/him out of their room when they aren't studying. Japanese students tend to be very shy and passive. So invite her/him to watch a DVD together in the living room. Cook together. It's better to keep her/him busy with some fun activities you can do together. It can be as simple as a picnic at the park or going shopping. They even will find it fun to go to the grocery store. No matter how quiet she/he can be, keep in mind that they don't dislike you or angry at you. \nHope you have a good time!
270632
No way!\nIf you did spank them, even with the parents permission, you could get into alot of trouble. It would ruin your reputation as a babysitter as well!!\nDon't do it! Use time outs instead!
828879
yes you can.  Don't worry, your students will not be erased b/c you went to canada.
643344
Did you just get one lately? (don't get offended)\n\nI was from a missionary boys' school and it has strict rules. \n\nI guess it would be public caning. \nThey don't do it that often now though. Society has changed.
1179858
I don't think it should be required--what about foreign exchange students, you know? It's a nice thing to do, to show respect, but even if you don't do it, it doesn't mean you don't respect the U.S.
389329
It is illegal to cane both boys and girls in school in Singapore.Besides,I'm wondering that too...\nBut in my school,both boys and girls have to do the same punishment,regardless of our gender. :)