The whistle and meaty thwack of a springy rattan cane across Yumi Bennett’s bare bottom sends a clear message to any student thinking of cheating at Private School . “The sound of the cane as it swings through the air is scary,” admits Yumi, “and the sting is really sharp, especially on my bare skin.” Are 16 strokes a tough but fair penalty?

The whistle and meaty thwack of a springy rattan cane across Yumi Bennett’s bare bottom sends a clear message to any student thinking of cheating at Private School . “The sound of the cane as it swings through the air is scary,” admits Yumi, “and the sting is really sharp, especially on my bare skin.” Are 16 strokes a tough but fair penalty?