I went to a private high school where paddling was still allowed.
There were many infractions that could cause you to get the paddle.
The most notable were either dress code violations,
not having three assignments turned in, or being late for class more than three times.
Any of those –
and a bunch of other offences – c
ould get you sent to the principal’s office.
Once there, you would always be made to sit and wait for about an hour to think about your fate.
You would finally be seen by Mr Douglus, the principal,
or Mrs Carrington, the vice-principal.
Standing in front of their desk,
you would receive a stern lecture that seemed to go on forever.