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Originally Posted by Wiotte
There would be more imbeciles in the world if ear boxing was still prevalent as it was in Victorian times. In the 1890’s scientists knew the lifelong physical effects this form of childhood punishment did to children. A smack with a 12” ruler is one thing, ear boxing caused deafness, inner ear abscesses, and brain damage. When properly done the ears are smacked with outstretched palms. The penguins had there own unique way, beginning with both hands clenched into a fist and outstretched arms, you were told to turn around. There you stood waiting for the ensuing impact. Sometimes it happened right away, other times they made you wait. Either way you knew it was coming. The impact felt like two hammer blows and the deafness and ringing lasted for hours. It was brutal, and they knew it. Only a sick demented mind would do this to little children. We never complained or cried or told our parents. I can’t imagine how brutal their own upbringing was for them to act in such a way. Did they all do it, no. In my case it was only two . NOTHING can justify this form of childhood abuse.
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I'm sorry if I poked fun at such a traumatic event. Ouch....that sounds horrible! Never heard my husband mention experiencing anything like that. On the other hand, I can imagine my father never telling us even if he did. Maybe that's why he kept us in public schools.
In the meantime, don't worry. I will come after you with NOTHING more than a ruler if you get out of line and I promise I won't even hit you, just put the fear of the Den mother in you.