“You probably will not believe me but what I am about to do will hurt me much more than you. However it is a necessary, deserved punishment that will put you back on track and act as a motivator to never again end up in this position. I must warn you that I am going to thrash your buttocks as hard as I can. The pain will be excruciating so I am inserting this handkerchief in your mouth to stop you screaming out loud. I advise you to bite into it to maintain your dignity. At the count of ten, I will commence caning you. One, two ..”
The Headmaster’s Study25
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Caning from of the Times29
Allen was 11 years of age, He had been in since February 11. He was said to be suffering...
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Tawse and Strap3
At my secondary school(South Derbyshire)a girl stole a gold ring off another girl in the changing rooms. She was...
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There is always a First Time7
When he gave me the first swat that notion left. There was a loud bang and then nothing but...
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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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Noughts & Crosses Nuns & Mum4
Please tell me she has made a mistake somehow, girls,” demanded Miss B. We all three looked at our...
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Reactions to the Slipper4
I remember the tears, and some verbal reactions, but not the other post punishment strategies you mention. Too much...
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Is This Because of Lack of Discipline5
In your youth, were most mothers at home or at work? My Mum was bringing me up until age...
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The Cane and the Double Standard43
There were obviously places in the UK where it was the case, and certainly individual schools where it was...