When people hear the word nanny, they often think of the women in Victorian novels, the governesses and nannies who ruled the nursery. Sometimes they were severe; sometimes soft and understanding. What would Jo Frost think of common discipline methods in Victorian times? “Spare the rod and spoil the child” was taken quite literally. A cane was the favorite whipping tool both in classrooms and homes, with a whip as second choice. Another popular form [...] Read the Full Article »