They asked to have it replaced with the slipper and it was well known by staff that these parents had informed the school, that they too would take firm action against their sons for the constant misconduct. These boys knew so opted for the slipper. They had school uniform on when they made this request.
At the time it was common that the two whacks went across school trousers. Knowing the position with parents this pe teacher made the deal that they could have two whacks but would have to lower trousers and pants. All were silppered very hard on their bare bottoms. One parent did see the marks by chance on her son. Asked questions and the whol;e story came out.