Jim had just received his school leaving certificate results. He was disappointed as he had not achieved high enough grades to go to university.
Never mind Jim said his dad, I saw an adverisement in today's paper for an academy where you can repeat your exams, they're holding interviews today, will we go and check it out? OK said Jim it's worth a try.
They went down to the academy and were met by the principal Mr Grosvenor. Take a seat and let me know if you have any questions he said. Jim's dad said -You seem to achieve very successful results in the repeat exams, what do you put this down to? Well said Mr Grosvenor we create a disciplined atmosphere here which seems to work well.
How exactly do you create this atmosphere asked Jim's dad. Well for one thing there is a compulsory uniform. He handed a brochure to Jim. There was a photograph on the front of a boy about 18 or so dressed in the uniform, which consisted of a black blazer, white shirt, striped tie, grey short trousers, grey knee socks and black shoes. The boys hair was cut neatly short.
Wow thought Jim I didn't even have any uniform in my old school let alone one with shorts.
Aside from the uniform asked Jim's dad. Well said Mr Grosvenor we beleive corporal punishment is very effective. I thought it was illegal now said Jim's dad. Well you must remember that this is a private academy said Mr Grosvenor and we are not bound by school regulations.
Well thank you for the details said Jim'd dad we will be in touch. As they were walking home Jim's dad said I don't think much of that place do you?
Actually dad I need a more structured atmosphere, my old school was so lax nobody did any work, said Jim. I'm sure I'd get used to wearing the uniform. And the cane? what about that said his Dad. Actually dad I think I could take that but I'd like to know for sure before I decide.... I need a trial run.... could you give me a caning when we get home? Jim's dad was taken aback, I don't believe I'm hearing this.. and anyway I don't even have a a cane. We could use one of the bamboo rods from the garden said Jim.
His dad thought for a moment ...alright then if it's what you want Jim. When they got home Jim fetched the rod from the garden. I won't feel a thing through these thick denim jeans dad, you better cane me in my boxer shorts, he pulled down his jeans and bent over. His dad gave him 6 hard strokes. When it was over Jim said, slightly out of breath, wow dad you're good at that! at least I know what I'm in store for now at the academy.