There would be a reaction and then “Again!” The hands would be raised again, usually with the other hand being placed on top. Again the belt would swing, the class would clearly hear the loud crack of leather striking palm as the tails made contact. “Back to your desk!” The pupil would walk back up the aisle and slump down in his seat, sullen faced and with two hands throbbing with extreme pain. The teacher would return his belt to his desk drawer and the lesson would recommence. Total time taken? Probably less than 30 seconds. Remarkable in its efficiency and effectiveness, and no paperwork required!
Whole Class Punisment56
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Grammar school oddity11
This was in my early years so I just hoped and prayed he didn’t come patrolling down my end...
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Corporal Punishment and The Caning Experience35
A Boarding school caning, something that I felt personally, is severe enough in its own rights and is a...
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Wrong time and Wrong place1
I’ve discussed with former pupils, who could reel off 12-15 slippering teachers out of the 60 or so at...
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Purposeful Corporal Punishment24
That was very much my attitude when I frequently took a shortcut through an out-of-bounds area at school. The...
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Tanned backside for bullying2
Once we got to my room, Mum ordered me to lie down on the bed. She then proceeded to...
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Devastation Caused by Discipline21
This closing off of emotion was to have a very devastating effect on me later in life. It was...
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School Corporal Punishment History42
“Prefects’ privileges were their room, their badge and their exemption from detentions and punishments. They also had the privilege...
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School Punishment Book21
Even up to 1980 in my private school, at times under certain circumstances, boys were required to lower their...