I do not remember a lot about the first two years at this school. In fact I find a lot of the memories very hazy or ‘incomplete’ because of the fear I had experienced during this time. I can very well remember, the anxiety that I felt. And I can remember how I tried to keep myself ‘safe’ from the abuse that systematically went on in this school, such as the incident just mentioned. Incredibly, I was actually able to use my fear as my protector against these abusive teachers. I must have worked it out (if not consciously) that they would not ‘pick on a terrified school boy’ – if they had any compassion at all.
Devastation Caused by Discipline16
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Over the edge21
“Legs, Laura!” said Mum – a clear warning to hold still. I managed this for one solitary whack before...
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Corporal Punishment in Mixed Secondary Modern7
Those teachers that finally ended up in court, like Guise and West, had been spanking to those above rules...
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Caned by the Senior Mistress5
I stood close to the door, trying to hear what was happening, but I could only make out the...
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Outside the Heads Office28
The head arrived at ten to nine, entered his office with the caretaker. After what appeared an age, the...
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A little bit of discipline 4
Mother took me by the hand and led me to my parents’ bedroom. My new mum had brought several...
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School Discipline References27
I’m a great fan of Ken Loach – the director of Kes but I can’t say I entirely approve of his...
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A Trip to the Head40
I thought I would die with shame as she knelt in front of me, slowly drawing my knickers up....
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Spanking in books1
Mary McCarthy’s Autobiography (Memories of a Catholic Childhood) goes into some detail of the spankings she had on her...