Guidelines for a teacher striking a student

Question:
The Shaykh mentioned: What is your opinion regarding one who always strikes a student for not being disciplined? Because this is a reminder to him, part of his calling and his defense, and conveying the contract to him.

Answer:
A student is not struck except when he has become deserving of the strike. If the strike is in its proper place, it is a good action. But if the strike is not in its proper place, or the student does not deserve the strike, or the strike is severe and exceeds this, it is not permissible. Matters have limits. Its meaning is: if we say that the teacher has the right to strike, it does not mean that he is finished and does whatever he wants. There must be limits and guidelines. Yes.