I think that a school has absolutely NO RIGHT at all to tell a mother to spank their child. The school needs to follow policy and discipline the child according to the guidelines on what they can do. I think it is incredibly neanderthal-type thinking to call the mother in to spank the child If they want to suspend him for his behavior, fine. But don't make it an ultimatum.

Yes, the mother should work on disciplining her child more at home too. I don't think physical force is right though. I hope she finds a good school to place her child in, and maybe some help on how to dscipline him better at home.