So, going to the principal's office is a punishment so severe that it forces the student to pray when said student doesn't want to? I mean, if they were beating

So, going to the principal's office is a punishment so severe that it forces the student to pray when said student doesn't want to? I mean, if they were beating the child I could agree, but a trip to the principal's office? I fail to see how that can force anyone to do anything.