The standard response for bad behaviour in boys schools in the 1940s and 50s seems to have been a caning - usually on the spot, sometimes during assembly. I wonder how long this practice prevailed and how prevalent it is today in Sri Lanka?
I know a teacher of a girls school who used to punish wrong-doers by hitting them on their palms with the sharp side of a foot ruler - ouch! This was in the '80s.
I know a teacher of a girls school who used to punish wrong-doers by hitting them on their palms with the sharp side of a foot ruler - ouch! This was in the '80s.
Unfortunately, I too am acquainted with that teacher and her ruler! I think you and I were hit on the same day for not memorizing our kavi. It truly is shocking behaviour, and I am amazed that she was able to get away with it!
ReplyDeleteDespite my shockingly poor memorising skills by some luck I believe I escaped an encounter with the ruler that year Desi. It could be that I've blocked out the memory but I do remember how she lined up half the class for it and have vivid memories of your poor bruised hand. How did she get away with it? I too am amazed.
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