"I'm a sec 2 student from NSS and was caned 3 strokes today... can someone who got caned before verify how they were caned?" the boy wrote.
Researchers found that smacking could cause children to suffer from poor mental health when they grow up.
"Kids don't grow best in very #regimented households," the Singapore mum said.
"My heart breaks for my eight-year-old child to ask for caning. You are so special. I love you my son.”
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The boy stayed in hospital for three days due the severity of his bruising.
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