Dissertation (MA Sociology)The purpose of this study was to examine the stakeholder’s perception on the impact of corporal punishment to students in both primary and secondary school in Arusha District. The specific objectives for the study were: to identify kinds of behaviours which lead to corporal punishment in schools, to recognize stakeholders’ beliefs on the impact of corporal punishment on student’s current and future behaviour and lastly to determine the perspectives of stakeholders on the use of corporal punishment as a behaviour modification tool in Arusha District. The sample was drawn from Arusha district in which 40 students were randomly selected, the other groups of stake holders were purposively chosen, this group included 6 religious leaders, 5 social workers at district level, 5 policemen, 5 recently graduated students, 8 head teachers 24 teachers, 5 elected leaders and 5 households. Data was collected by administering questionnaires to students, teachers, head teachers, social workers, policemen, religious leaders, recently graduated primary and secondary students and lastly from the elected political leaders. The data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Descriptive statistics including were used to analyse data obtained. The results of data analysis are presented using tables. It was clear from the findings that corporal punishment is in use in most of the schools in the district. The researcher recommends that the public should be sensitized on the negative effects of corporal punishment; students should be involved more in the formulation and revision of school rules and regulations. The school leadership team to create more time for handling student discipline in a friendlier manner.