The Whipping Boy: A Brutal Role in Royal History

In this video,"Forgotten Children Beaten for Royal Privilege" we uncover one of the most bizarre and unsettling practices of royal history-the Whipping Boy. In the courts of 16th and 17th-century monarchs, young boys were punished for the misdeeds of princes, enduring beatings while the royals remained untouched. This strange system wasn’t just cruel; it reflected deeper truths about power, privilege, and justice. Why were innocent children made to suffer? And what does this brutal practice reveal about the way societies have dealt with accountability-then and now? Join us as we delve into the chilling realities behind the Whipping Boy and the disturbing lessons it still holds today.
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"The Whipping Boy" by Allen Say, this is a beautifully written children's book that brings the concept of the Whipping Boy to life through a fictional lens. It tells a poignant story that explores what it meant to suffer punishment for someone else's actions, offering readers a glimpse into the emotional and psychological toll on these forgotten children.
The History of England by David Hume,in his all-encompassing explanation of England's history, David Hume relates to the period of monarchies and the accompanying privileges of being royal. His work can enlighten those on the social and political world that created the potential for such a Whipping Boy system and explain with clarity how such injustices were formed from power and privilege.
BBC History - "The Royal Children and Their Tutors", this enlightening article points out how royal children were raised, educated, and corrected in the Tudor and Stuart ages. It throws light on the role of the Whipping Boy as part of this system and shows, quite dramatically, how the powers that be and punishments coexisted in royal households.
"The Rise and Fall of the Whipping Boy" by the History Channel
A powerful exploration of the Whipping Boy system-from its bizarre beginnings to its ultimate disappearance. This source incorporates historical accounts with reflective analysis, pointing out not just the practice itself but also how it affected the children who suffered at the hands of royal privilege.
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