The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents.

Have other cultures used the paddle in schools?

Indiana State University Paddle for Initiation and one used on the backside of African Americans elementary schools (Division St. New Albany Indiana) during the days of segregated schools have an uncanny resemblance. Don’t they? It may not be all about slavery.

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The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents.

Have other cultures used the paddle in schools?

Surely, America Way, you are not suggesting the “news” about fires during paddling might not be entirely true? Remember, this was before the advent of safety matches. I can remember as a boy having fun with wax matches and can well imagine boys 50 years earlier showing a similar interest. Boys of this type – match lovers, and girls too of course, would have been the very sort who got paddled at school.

The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents.

Have other cultures used the paddle in schools?

It must have been a slow news day like smelling smoke. Seriously, unless more stories from the pre-safety match days go online, from different parts of the country, I’ll take the stories with a grain of salt. It isn’t always true where there is smoke there is fire.

I’m not ruling out its veracity I’m wondering what are the odds?

The rapid swats are in line with Renee’s regime. She did a story on the necessity of checking back pockets even if it was just a dime. A mark is a lawsuit. the importance of checking the back pockets in the very sensible how to paddle information is found in Turkeyfoot. What a name.

The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents.

Have other cultures used the paddle in schools?

http://books.google.com/books?id=QWFLAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA435

The American journal of education, Volume 3 (1870) (National Series)
Edited by Henry Barnard
DIGEST OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT Page 436-

Not inflicted except by the principal teacher. – Albany, N. Y., 1867.

Teachers shall avoid corporal punishment in all cases where good order can be preserved by milder measures. – Boston, Mass., 1866, p. 32.

Corporal punishment shall be resorted to only in cases of persistent misconduct, and after the failure of all other reasonable means of reformation. – Brooklyn, N. Y., 1867, p. 21.

When a teacher thinks it necessary to inflict corporal punishment, he shall prepare a statement in writing of the nature of the offence and the severity of the punishment, and make a report in writing to the sub-committee at the end of each month. Corporal punishment shall not be inflicted in any school without the consent and approval of the principal. – Cambridge, Mass., 1866. p. 14.

Rule the same as in Boston. – Chicago, ILL., 1866, p. 165.

So far as practicable teachers are to govern their pupils by the moral influence of kindness, and by appeals to the nobler principles of their nature. – Cincinnati, Ohio, 1867, p. 141.

While the board are of the opinion that corporal punishment cannot be entirely dispensed, with, they are decided in the conviction that it should be resorted to only in cases of flagrant disobedience, nor then until all other means are exhausted – a common rod or whip the only instrument. – Cleveland, Ohio, 1866, p. l19).

Teachers are not to employ corporal punishment where milder measures will succeed; never to engage in violent controversy on discipline with any pupil in presence of the school, and in the more difficult cases of discipline they may apply to the superintendent for advice and direction. A record of every case is to be kept, with the time and cause thereof, to be reported to the superintendent at the end of the term. – Detroit, Mich., 1866, p. 30.

Teachers are to punish as sparingly as may be consistent with securing obedience. – Dubuque, Iowa, 1867, p. 58.

Rule as in Boston. – Indianapolis, Ind., 1667, p. 70.

Teachers must avoid severe corporal punishment where good order and obedience can be secured by milder measures. A record of the punishment, and the reason, must be given to the superintendent. – Fort Wayne, lnd., 1866, p. 5.

Teachers shall avoid corporal punishment, when good order can be preserved by milder means. Fond du Lac, Wis , 1867, p 34.

Corporal punishment shall only be resorted to when other means fail. – Lowell, Mass., 1867, p. 20.

To be avoided if possible; and when inflicted the nature of the offence must be explained to the scholar. – Louisville, Ky., 1867, p. 86.

Used only in cases of extreme necessity. – Madison, Wis., 1867, p. 21.

It shall be the duty of teachers to govern by moral suasion, and discourage all infliction of corporal punishment, resorting to it only in extreme cases. – Milwaukee, Wis., 1867, p. 74.

Teachers must keep a record of each case of corporal punishment, giving the name of every scholar so punished, the nature and extent of the offence, and the punishment inflicted therefor, to be preserved for the inspection of the committee. – Manchester, N. II., 1867, p. 14.

Corporal punishment shall be administered only in extreme cases, and when all other means have failed; and a record of every case is to be submitted to the board at the end of the term. – New Haven, Ct., 1855, p. 9.

In maintaining good order and obedience, when other means fail, teachers may inflict corporal punishment. – Newport, II. I.. 1865, p. 2.

Inflicted with great deliberation. – Newburyport, Mass., 1866.

Corporal punishment may be inflicted for wilful neglect or insubordination, by the principal only. – Newark, N. J., 1867.

To be avoided when good order can be maintained by milder measures. – Norwich, Ct., 1867.

Not to be used in any girls’ schools. – New York, 1867.

Rule same as in Boston. – Oswego, N. Y., 1863, p. 96.

Rule as in Boston, except that corporal punishment is defined to be all infliction of bodily pain – Providence, It. I., 1863, p. 40.

The rule is the same as in Boston. – Rutland, Vt, 1867, p. 21.

As a final resort, the use of the rod is one way in which good order may be preserved. – Springfield, Ill, 1867, p. 62.

As a general rule, corporal punishment should be resorted to only after milder measures have been fairly tried without success. Teachers are to return in their monthly reports the names of pupils who have received corporal punishment, and their offences. – Springfield, Mass., 1867, p. 19.

Those teachers who are most successful in controlling pupils without corporal punishment, other qualifications being equal, shall be awarded by the board a higher degree of appreciation, and retain the preference in promotions and appointments. – St. Louis, Mo., 1866.

Corporal punishment shall be avoided, except in extreme cases, and all cases recorded. – Salem, Mass., 1806, p. 23.

Teachers must preserve good order, without corporal punishment. – Syracuse, N. Y., 1867.

If punishment must be administered, let it be done deliberately, seriously, and effectively, but at the same time prudently. – Terre Haute, Ind., 1867, p. 28.

Teachers are to maintain a kind and faithful discipline, avoiding harsh punishments and provoking and improper language – Worcester, Mass., 1867, p. 13.

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May contain OCR errors.

No mention of paddles. Only a few school mention any implements.