She frequently refers to having given in the 70’s 2,3,5,and , in extremis ,up to 10 …..by the 80’s , in line with custom, reduced to a maximum of 5, with three as a ‘normal ‘ dose.Her daughter who paddles today as a High School VP in a Texas ISD says two or three is normal , but that very very nervous students might on a first offence get away with one , but that’s quite rare.So I would put my money on custom and practice and the diffusion of common practice in areas …..Renee might know better, or some of our other American contributors …….I’ll cross post the link to TWPIII and see if there is an answer out there !
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School Corporal Punishment References11
Bluecoat School Oldham Elaine We had an absolute horror bag as Dep Head at Bluecoat Comp Mrs Pacey !...
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One possible source of ‘training’ could arise if a teacher was invited to act as witness to a caning...
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Canings That Went Wrong9
I found the diaries again a couple of years ago clearing out the family home. The record below is...
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Burning a Hole in the carpet4
well in truth I would of dealt with you myself and given you a further punishment how ever you...
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Stealing Candy2
Fearfully, he admitted his misbehavior and apologized. I gave him a disappointed look and began to lecture him. “You...
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A Lesson from History5
Miss M was a very small person in stature. I recall one day as a class (which numbered around...
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The Changing Way of Schooling4
Sure, I caned them as well, when that was appropriate. Boys need different things at different times. A boy...
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Views on Suspect Teachers from the Good Old Days23
this is the most egregious rubbish within that site and fanatics get more ink than the sensible teachers who...