Who was the first to stop the use of corporal punishment in the home and in the classroom?

Sweden was the first country to ban corporal punishment in the home in 1979, making it illegal for parents to physically discipline their children. This landmark decision set a precedent that influenced other countries to reconsider their laws on corporal punishment. In the classroom, many countries followed suit over the years, with a significant movement against physical punishment in educational settings, but Sweden's early legislation remains a key reference point in the global conversation on children's rights.