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Oldmanjimbo

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I Received Corporal Punishment At School

I would be very interested to know in how many countries school corporal punishment is still used today. I was a teacher in the UK when corporal punishment was still used, but it was abolished in state schools in the 1980s and in private schools in... See More »

I Had Or Have To Wear A School Uniform

I spent my career as a teacher. I believe that a smart school uniform is extremely important in creating discipline and the right atmosphere for learning. I would strictly enforce school uniform standards.

I Was Caned On The Hands In School

There 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 Received Corporal Punishment At School

There 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 Think The Cane Should Be Bought Back Into The School System

There 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 Received Corporal Punishment At School

I did receive very mild corporal punishment at school, but I also spent my entire career as a teacher and later headmaster in schools where corporal punishment was used. Many years of experience leads me to the conclusion that corporal punishment is... See More »

I Witnessed Corporal Punishment At School

I did receive corporal punishment at school, but I also administered it. I had a long career as a teacher and later headmaster and believe that strict discipline is a vital component of school life

I Had Corporal Punishment At School

I did receive corporal punishment at school, but I also administered it. I had a long career as a teacher and later headmaster and believe that strict discipline is a vital component of school life

I Administered Corporal Punishment As A Teacher

I am a retired teacher and headmaster. I taught in the days when corporal punishment was still permitted and in schools where it was frequently used. I helped create a disciplined school and assisting in providing first class education to the... See More »