20 Terrible Things Every Private School Kid Went Through

By Jarlath Caolan /

2. Humiliating Rewards For Bad Behavior

British Council

Discipline at state schools is fairly innocuous. Detention, extra homework €“ no big deal. At private schools, however, behavioral standards are so fiercely guarded that punishments amount to total humiliation.

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In the past it was all about wooden canes and leather whips. These days being made to eat lunch alone or stand in the middle of the playground on a chair are more popular alongside wearing pyjamas in class all day if you fail a test.