Although I agree that the slipper was in regular use in the private system for girls, I think that 12 of the best was a little harsh. Generally speaking 6 was the maximum. The senior mistress at my school usually gave 4, but these were very effective. Some prefects did give 6 but this was exceeding their authority. I am a very modest person by nature so please do not make any inquiries concerning skirts and knickers. Thank you for your time and patience.
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Whole Class Punisment76
In some areas of England the leather school strap was used instead of, or as well as,the cane, particularly...
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Remembrance7
After a few seconds of silence, Becky point blank asks George if he would like to be spanked. George...
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Wrong time and Wrong place7
I went to a grammar school in the Midlands from 1958-1965 and there was definitely a change in attitudes...
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The Cane in UK Schools83
It is worth bringing up this old history now only because some belief may remain, in some minds, in...
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After the Cane Mutiny25
There should be alternatives. If a child feels unable to face the cane, they must have an alternative available....
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Corporal Punishment and The Caning Experience71
I would sit in the ‘dayroom’ with two dozen other boys, and try to learn enough geography to pass...
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Corporal Punishment Public or Private13
I think it’s just a continuation of the degree of seriousness again. At my school in the 40s/50s, as...
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Dressed and Disciplined
I don’t remember all the events of this particular incident. Mom and I were getting ready to go out...