Do you believe corporal punishment was abolished in schools because they found out certain pupils were secretly enjoying it?

There is a popular belief that that was the reason why. Your thoughts?

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I'm old enough to not only remember it, I experienced it. I certainly didn't like it, but it kept me in line. I suspect a few teachers enjoyed it, though.

WetPeter · 61-69, M

@BizSuitStacy Where I went to school we got the strap on the hands as punishment. I think some enjoyed administering it.

MaryDreamilton · 46-50, F

@WetPeter I notice everyone seems to focus on those who enjoyed administering it. I was trying to focus on those of us who enjoyed receiving it.

WetPeter · 61-69, M

@MaryDreamilton I didn't enjoy receiving it at the time although looking back at it now I kind of fetishize it. I was terrified the first few times I got the strap. It was more of a routine the last few times I got it. I recall that I got it about a dozen times between the 5th and 11th grades.

Dez580 · 61-69, M

@MaryDreamilton you were making a very valid point, it was a pity that somedid not recognise that