Glasgow Herald, 20 April 1994
Whip hand of the state
George Hume reports on how delinquent young Scots once ran the risk of the rod
In Scotland today are hundreds of men with vivid recall of the day, as boys, that they fell foul of the law and were punished, in a more than usually literal sense, by the strong arm of the law. They will bear the scars yet, thin white lines on the flesh of their buttocks [in fact I know of no evidence that the marks from that kind of birching were normally permanent – C.F.], that were put there with a birch rod when they were aged no more than eight to 16.
Scottish Approved School Punishment6
-
A Trip to the Head13
It was filled with a touch of humor that I found marvelously enchanting. “You don’t think a woman has...
-
Mrs Trosper12
My date Pam had me stand beside her while she smacked the hairbrush on her hand and talked about...
-
Auntie Deirdre Takes Charge6
I remember listening to the lounge clock ticking for what seemed like hours but of course, it was only...
-
Corporal Punisment Memories School21
I’m sure paddling was more severe in the states before regulation. Recent television accounts of paddling should dispel notions...
-
Learning from Your Punishments5
I was caned a total of five times in the two years of third then fourth form. They were...
-
School CP’s Little Secret33
If you treat a child unfairly you’re highly likely to cause resentment and do considerable harm. Even if you...
-
The Cane or Anarchy3
I want to know if he was taking this medication at the time he snapped, and what it was....
-
Corporal Punishment & The Gender Disadvantage29
I believe that co-education has been a protection for boys in that female eyes would see through the layers...