jerrytug
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That opportunity to reflect and grow up, thus becoming a good pupil, is denied to present-day children because corporal punishment, or even harsh criticism, is now mistakenly considered to be cruel. The reverse is true.I got the cane quite deservedly several times , I guess I was a bit thicker than most .
Apparently getting six of the best on the back side in front of the class is or was used to be known as " Knowledge imparted to the seat of all learning " for many .
It took me until I got six hearty wales from a size 14 black Plymsoll at the age of 13 yrs old for being out & out cheeky & stroppy before I calmed down then got on with learning & catching up with what I'd not learnt .
I didn't cry but by heck did my eyes water as I rigidly walked back to my desk at the back of the class , rigidly controlling my breathing and stature with all my pals & girlfriend looking aghast at me.
That night I did a lot of reflecting and growing up & became a very very good pupil , not quite making it to the top of the A stream in my final year aged 15 before joining HMF as an apprentice but being third instead .