Several of my teachers would make us write sentences for punishment. If we were caught talking in class, we would have to write “I must not talk in class” a hundred times or more. What my teachers didn’t know is that I actually loved doing it. Yes, I enjoyed writing, so it was relaxing to me to get to write a sentence 100 times. If I messed up half way through, I would wad it up and start all over. If I was in a hurry, I could write three lines at a time by holding three pencils together. It was fun.
Once I had to write a sentence 200 times as punishment for chewing gum. “I must not chew gum in class”. These were usually sent home as homework. When I turned in my work the next day, the teacher didn’t even count them! She just took the papers from me and ripped them into pieces and told me to have a seat. I was pretty upset about that because I had written them neatly and made sure I was not short one sentence. But thats how it went sometimes.
Looking back, Even thought it was punishment, It was also a form of learning. It was a way to practice writing, following instructions, and owning up to what you did wrong. Though no harm was done in talking or chewing gum, it was a rule and discipline needed to take place. Now days kids get away with everything is class because teachers have no control. If a student is told to write sentences for punishment, they would probably consider it a form of abuse.
What are some simple punishments you remember in school?
Amazing, I didn't know anyone else wrote 2 and 3 lines at once. I used mama's white tape to tape the pencils together. LOL Good read. I did enjoy the memories. YEP I was sent to the principals office several times, the last principal was Belmont HS (now middle school), Mr. Courtner. He ans I were on about a first name basis. HAHAHAHAHA. I had a record # of detention hours.
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gosh... i remember those days too. probably being banished to sit in the corner was my worst offense's punishment. i was lucky they never made me wear a dunce hat.
ReplyDeleteThat brought back memories for sure! I never got paddled but I had one teacher who was so mean rude and scary. Once I had tears in my eyes she slapped my hands with a ruler. Hard too! I never forgot it she later apologized but still it hit home. I didn't cry in front of her again ever! I have been known to take the blame for a friend or two and write the like you said same thing. Teachers soon caught on and made me quit taking the blame for others....I guess I was a dunce...lol...
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I did this once. Hardly ever spoke in class or ever, but the one time I did I got caught! 😄 To be honest I was kind of proud.
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