Did the Canadian school strap hurt?

Answer 1

Yes it brought about a flood of tears and the punishment did not have to be repeated for a few months.

Answer 2

Yes, it hurt extremely badly. We received the strap on the hands as corporal punishment in schools. It made your hands feel as if they were being held in a fire and burning. Your hands really felt as if they were on fire. Especially if they made you first wash your hands with very warm water to soften the skin before punishment was administered. It was not used very often. Kids tended to be very well behaved.... for good reason.