One may wonder about the origin of corporal punishment and the introduction of this form of discipline in schools. According to Donnelly & Straus (2005), in more Anglo-Saxon spaces, early settlers presumably brought their existing practices with them from Europe. So, does this suggest that civilization in the Western Hemisphere did not physically punish their children? Mitchell (2008) argues that this form of punishment stems from the enslavement and mistreatment of African Americans in the United States. Does this notion infer that African Americans developed a more aggressive disciplinary method due to the brutal acts of slave masters? Newell (1972) states that the British Journal of Educational Studies provides evidence of punishments inflicted on children as early as 1669 under The Children's Petition, a petition calling for resentment against young people who find themselves under the severity of this nation's school discipline. However, there is clear, textual evidence that the Bible triggers such discipline throughout its chapters and verses. However, Rawson (1991) alludes to ancient Roman times, where this form was found to be practiced not only at home, but also in schools. The uncertainty in defining the origin of corporal punishment is indicative of the lawyer's inability to outline the rationality in maintaining it. No group developed this method, as everyone has used it, however, there is a group of people who support corporal punishment. Ellison (1993) Conservative Protestants view the Bible as the ultimate source of authority and guidance, providing reliable, empirical information. truths that are verifiable and sufficient to guide the conduct of all human affairs, including family organization and parenting. The Bible being a proponent… middle of the paper… there is no trend toward eliminating corporal punishment thus making it costly (Hyman and Wise, 1979, p. 184). After a losing battle Ingraham found himself faced, both in the United States and in the State Supreme Court, with Principal Wright and his colleagues across the country, who were able to continue practicing physical discipline, even with the new uncertainty that surrounded her. This case raised awareness of corporal punishment in Florida and around the country, especially at the extremes where this level of discipline was displayed in schools. As seen in this trial, the collaborative effort of the justice departments and their desire to stay out of state issues, they sided with Florida law and the education system because they believed that actions against Ingraham and Andrews were justifiable on the basis that they were at school and that educators carried out the punishment.