Quote Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY View Post
I got , together with 4 others , the metre long wooden measuring stick , across the open hand for being the organisers of a scrap between two kids who hated each other .

We deserved punishment of course but that sort of thing could have broken fingers or knuckles. It was barbaric and only made me more of a git in school .

No deterrent whatsoever

I was back in trouble within a few weeks

Schools should have counsellors to educate youngsters as to the effects of their behaviour and hopefully that's the case now
Child's play Sludge !!

One of our teachers made you turn over your hand and whack you on the knuckle area. I can tell you it really bloody hurt.