“Very well then. I think we should take care of things before Johnny comes home.” “I’d prefer that, Mrs Wilkins,” Billy blurted out. “I imagine you would, young man. I imagine you would. Shall we go downstairs then?” “If you say so, Mrs Wilkins” “I do say so, Billy … indeed I do say so. Stand up and give me your hand right now … do you hear me … that right.” Billy stood up and allowed Mrs Wilkins to take his hand firmly in hers and lead him across the living room towards the basement door. The simple act of being led by the hand made him feel six years younger and he began protesting in a quiet voice and dragging his feet as if suddenly getting second thoughts. “Come along, young man, or Mrs Wilkins will give you what you need right here in the living room.
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The Cane and the Double Standard37
It is also true that life was very different for boys and girls at this time, with entirely different...
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Irish & British Corporal Punishment Experiences Compared2
The pattern of use and extent of corporal punishment in Irish schools seemed to vary with the management, either...
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A Spanking-Filled Summer4
This time the spanking stopped fairly quickly. “Alright, Johnny get dressed. Don’t look so happy, young man, we have...
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Sent for the Cane21
Several of us gave it a try, but as we could not afford a rehearsal studio, we practised in...
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Reminscences of a not-so-wild colonial boy3
During my first year at high school I was caned on 28 separate occasions which I think was probably...
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Caning Practice12
My intention was to make it hurt more, certainly, but also to send a clear message to these boys...
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Our tree house 1
When my brother and I were younger, we were lucky enough to have our father build a tree house...
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Catholic School in New England14
I was planning to tell her to give you a detention.” My mother reached into a pocket in her...