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Masterdee · 70-79, M
I also had to wear short trousers until leaving home at 21. I was allowed to wear long trousers to go out after 16 years of age but was subject to other rules -
having to be home by nine pm, carry out household chores and make refreshments
for my parents whenever I was told to. Until 18 years of age, I was also subjected to corporal punishment. A leather belt, hanging on the back of my bedroom door ensured my obedience. Lawrence - You say you 'have to wear short trousers'. What happens, or would happen, if you refused?
having to be home by nine pm, carry out household chores and make refreshments
for my parents whenever I was told to. Until 18 years of age, I was also subjected to corporal punishment. A leather belt, hanging on the back of my bedroom door ensured my obedience. Lawrence - You say you 'have to wear short trousers'. What happens, or would happen, if you refused?
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Masterdee · 70-79, M
I found their regime humiliating, I'm afraid. Often I used to have to go to school or elsewhere with the marks from the belt
on my legs. There were several times, also, when I was thrashed in public, or at home when visitors were present. There was also a further type of punishment on occasions, but even now I find it embarrassing to say what it was.
on my legs. There were several times, also, when I was thrashed in public, or at home when visitors were present. There was also a further type of punishment on occasions, but even now I find it embarrassing to say what it was.
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Masterdee · 70-79, M
I think it was more than the 'occasional smacked bottom'. Sometimes it was deserved, I'm sure. But not to the extent that I received punishments. Some of my parents' rules were very difficult to keep, I think.