Does anyone from my era remember your Mother or Father saying to you: “Time Out”????
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Oh yeah...my father used to say “Time Out” when he was changing hands because one got tired.
Out of what some call blatant sadism came the time worn phrases “This hurts me more than it does you.” “Will whup on you till you cry, then punish you for crying”
My mother stopped that foolishness when I was 14 or so and raised my arms to protect my face and she hurt herself on my , sharp, skinny elbows...
I don’t even think the Nuns took the time to say “Time Out” as they were ‘praying’ while ‘introducing’ you to the joys of the Cross hanging around their neck....
Now I NEVER hit either of my kids (daughters) or wife, but I also didn’t believe in the “Time Out” phrase either.
..hanging around their neck...etc..
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Sorry about that...
Those that ‘remember’ know the cross was ‘wrapped’ around the waist and when the knuckles on the back of the head didn’t work, the cross was sure to get your attention....
Then there was the ‘palms up for your treatment with the guide edge of the ruler....
And I was one of the ‘good’ kids....
Gues they all WERE sadists at heart...<: