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In reply to the discussion: DUers, Did Your School Use Corporal Punishment? [View all]Turbineguy
(37,319 posts)Early 1960's. The third grade guy did it. In front of the class. It was kind of satisfying to see 4th, 5th and 6th graders who were assholes get their comeuppance, but there was also something wrong with it and I had a bad feeling about it. Of course, I might be next.
Finally, somebody in authority figured out that this guy was a fucking sadist who liked hurting children.
And one day the son of a bitch was gone. Never to return. He was replaced by a lovely young woman who worked hard and was nice. She was especially kind to me. But she was probably kind to everybody.
The following year, in 4th grade, we had a teacher who had a reputation for being a very charismatic man. I found out the hard way that things were not what they seemed and people were only allowed to laugh at his jokes and no one elses'. I got moved back into 3rd grade. Very degrading and humiliating. It was clear that the only way to get back into 4th grade was to convince the 4th grade teacher that my spirit was broken.
I think the 3rd grade lady teacher understood what was required and helped me get back into the 4th grade.
Sorry to ramble but sometimes posts can trigger memories.
Overall, it was an excellent school and I got a fantastic elementary education.