I think I was in 5th grade at St. Joseph's School. We were out at recess on the playground, and I got hit accidentally by a bat, and uttered the word "Shit."
One of my classmates turned me into my teacher (a nun), who took me to the cloak room and beat me with a paddle. Then she brought me to Mother Superior's office, where I was beaten again. My Mom was called - they threw me out of school for the day - so she drove down to get me and bring me home. As soon as I got in the house, I was beaten with a yard stick, told to "Go To Your Room - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home." My father arrived shortly before six, was briefed on the situation, and I was beaten yet again - this time by his belt.
So kid.....
Shuddup.
I actually believe that being beaten so many times for a simple swear word is way out of line and is child abuse. But that's just me.
No, its not.
In these days it is.