I thought that there were some guidelines for administering the cane but as the Headmaster developed his technique there would be some slight changes. My Headmaster would administer between four and six strokes to the buttocks. He would leave about three seconds between each stroke and count each stroke out loud. After the cane had been administered he gave you permission to stand up and he would place the cane back in the cabinet. Once he had resumed his seat he said
“You are dismissed young man”
Headmasters Caning Rules8
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Six-of-best13
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School Corporal Punishment History21
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Why Corporal Punishment is Wrong7
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Peters Nanny3
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Three for the Slipper7
She had a similar note that she, humbly, gave to Lucy. Unfortunately for me, my Mother thought this was...
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Why Corporal Punishment Has to Had to Go62
“Because, in my view, it’s truly immoral to let a child fail to grow up into a disciplined adult,...
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Views on Suspect Teachers from the Good Old Days14
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To Tawse or not to Tawse23
The word ‘tawse’ for ‘a split leather strap designed for the chastisement of children ‘ does appear in the...