I Was Smacked At Primary School As most of our teachers had been through the war they had little sympathy with misbehaviour. Hence a good smacked bum was not uncommon if we were naughty. Funny how it never did anyone any harm either! (1)
I Was Smacked At Primary SchoolA good few times yes. Too long ago to recount the details but it was usual then.
I Was Smacked At Primary SchoolI was taken to the head's office for fighting with another girl at playtime. We were both about seven and were usually friends but we fell out, argued and ended up slapping each other outside but our class teacher saw us and marched us both to her... See More »
I Was Smacked At Primary SchoolAt primary school most teachers had fought in the second world war and had little patience with children who misbehaved. So any stepping out of line meant a good smacked bottom. I remember at about aged 10 being sent to the headmaster with my... See More » (1)
I Was Smacked At Primary SchoolWhen I was at primary school I had a teacher I didn't get on with too well mainly because of my smart mouth. It started the time she walked into the class with new glasses on which I think she probably thought did something for her. One girl said,... See More » (1)
I Was Smacked At Primary SchoolOnly once, a slap on a leg for saying or doing something impudent, I think. Physical punishment was rare in the schools I attended (South of England, county-council run, mixed, from 1950s-60s).
I Was Smacked At Primary SchoolThere seems to be a perception that girls received less corporal punishment at school than boys. Having taught in the era when corporal punishment was widespread and having chatted to many people on here, I am not sure that is actually true.... See More »
I Was Smacked At Primary SchoolWhen I was at primary school I had a teacher I didn't get on with too well mainly because of my smart mouth. It started the time she walked into the class with new glasses on which I think she probably thought did something for her. One girl said,... See More »
