I remain very troubled by the caning of hands. The risk of serious injury must be very high unless the cane is small and very light compared to that that can be used safely on the buttocks. Perhaps the apparent increase in number of strokes over time reflects a change in the size of the cane? A lighter less devastating cane might have been used more freely.
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Corporal Punishment Comparing Impliments19
I don’t think you can be precise when discussing the merits of each item. Some canes are thicker, stiffer,...
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Caned by the Prefect29
The idea that you don’t dob is still strongly ingrained in our pupils. We’ve managed to modify it somewhat...
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Irish & British Corporal Punishment Experiences Compared9
6 on each hand must fall into the realms of sadistic pleasure rather than punishment as does 12 on...
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Nasil Trouble & The Perfect Mother1
My mom was a perfectionist. The house was always in perfect order and clean, her meals were excellent and...
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Aunt Blanche8
She was determined to severely thrash his impertinent little bottom. As she noiselessly approached, aware that she was unnoticed...
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How long were your visits to the Headmaster/Mistress1
The times that I received the cane I thought that the punishment was not just the cane striking my...
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Why Corporal Punishment Has to / Had to Go1
The only time I can see sense in it being beneficial to it being the most painful thing you...
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Mild Smacking Allowed7
Most kids never need a smacking, I have six kids who between them were only smacked 4 or 5...