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Ancient Bharatiya systems unfold various versions to deal with refractory students, and there is no unanimity about this concept.
Ancient Bharatiya systems unfold various versions to deal with refractory students, and there is no unanimity about this concept.
Apastamba recommends that a teacher should try to imrove refractory students by banishing them from his presence or by imposing a fast.
Apastamba recommends that a teacher should try to improve refractory students by banishing them from his presence or by imposing a fast (Apas. 1.2.8.30).
Manu views gentle persuasion of a student is a good way but eventually mild physical punishment is permitted. (2.159-61)
Gautama supports Manu's views but add the legal perspective saying that stern punishment by a teacher attracts legal prosecution. (1.2.48.53)
शिष्यशिष्टिरवधेन ॥
=== Importance of habits, routine, imitation and association ===
=== Importance of habits, routine, imitation and association ===