An instrument, such as a cane, stick, or flat piece of wood, used in punishing children.

戒尺，教鞭一种用以惩罚孩子的工具，如笞条、棍子或扁平的木条。

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For those of us who support charter schools and other K-12 changes, it is equally important to recognize that engaging in all-out war with teachers' unions will wind up punishing children more than anyone else.

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And punishing parents risks harming blameless children.

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