I Got The Cane In School 6 Of The Best

I was reminded earlier of a day trip to Dedham ("Constable Country") when I was in 4th year at school. I forget what it was for now. Anyway, as you might expect, our behaviour wasn't the best and we probably shouldn't have included alcohol in our picnic lunches. There was a bit of a queue outside the year heads'. office the next day. ;)

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Rebecca54 · 70-79, F

Bringing the school into disrepute was viewed very seriously and several girls in my year were caned for relatively minor misbehaviour on an educational trip to London. My best friend was one of them. I can't remember the exact detail but it was her first caning and she was very upset at the time

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Sharon · F

@Vanman Not in those days. It wouldn't have made any difference anyway, it was just an excuse.

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Sharon · F

@Vanman I wouldn't disagree with you. It had been banned (or wasn't used) in schools in most of Europe for years before the UK was finally forced to catch up.

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MartinII · 70-79, M

@Vanman All punishments of children are unpleasant and often unnecessary. And corporal punishment can certainly be abused, which may be a good reason for banning it. I was lucky to escape the cane. But personally, I preferred a spanking to detention or lines.