After explaining the situation, she added, “Ruth, I could drive him home tomorrow but that seems overly severe and I know how much Johnny is counting on having him here for the next seven weeks. I plan on taking Johnny down to the basement after dinner and teaching him a good lesson. What would you like me to do with Billy?” Billy listened nervously while his mother said something to Johnny’s mother. Though he couldn’t make out the words, he was not encouraged by Mrs. Wilkins’s response. “Yes … I couldn’t agree more with you Ruth, … [long pause] … it’s by far the most effective punishment with boys their age … I’m glad you share my feelings on that … Don’t worry, I’ll make sure they both learn a good lesson tonight … Yes he’s right here … just a minute.” Mrs. Wilkins handed Billy the phone.
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Why Corporal Punishment Has to Had to Go72
Nowadays, the trend appears to be (and is the same in my family) that parents, particularly younger children, are...
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Mrs Symington14
“Not at all, Carolyn. I can read today’s paper right here. Don’t bother about me.” “Aunt Carolyn, please, not...
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School Corporal Punishment History58
Scotch saw itself as training leaders. The disappearance of prefects’ power to impose caning was part of a wider...
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Female Pupils Slippered4
Mr. Lee didn’t like me – he was always smacking me on the back of the legs on a...
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Peters Nanny2
She did not mind him playing with dolls’ houses, nor did she mind him playing dress-up games, to her...
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Caning Practice10
If I had become a teacher (and I might have done) and you had handed me a cane, my...
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Intensive Care6
It’s time for your medication, so you might as well stay where you are for a moment.” Jimmy heard...
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Catholic School in New England6
On rare occasions Mother Frances would paddle a student at an assembly, in front of the entire student body,...