If you're a boy, boarding schools seem to be dangerous places for your testicles. A previous poll shows that 90% of boys that attend such school have witnessed a classmate hit in the balls and two thirds have seen a classmate take a full-force kick between the legs at some point during their stay.. The problem seems to be far worse at Catholic schools.
Please only complete this poll if you are male and attended an all boys boarding school at some point. Thank-you for your participation.
What was the affiliation of your boarding-school?
| 29% (20) | None | |
|---|---|---|
| 43% (29) | Roman Catholic | |
| 17% (12) | Protestant | |
| 5% (4) | Other Christian | |
| 0% (0) | Jewish | |
| 1% (1) | Muslim | |
| 1% (1) | Other |
67 voters have answered this question.
What country was this boarding-school located?
| 40% (27) | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| 26% (18) | United Kingdom | |
| 8% (6) | Germany | |
| 5% (4) | Canada | |
| 1% (1) | Norway | |
| 4% (3) | France | |
| 11% (8) | Other |
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I attended boarding-school from age _____ to age _____.
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In what location did the attacks occur most often?
| 7% (5) | Gym | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | Dinning room | |
| 44% (30) | Dormitories | |
| 23% (16) | Showers | |
| 5% (4) | Classrooms | |
| 10% (7) | Outdoors | |
| 7% (5) | Other |
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How did the school staff deal with the problem?
| 7% (5) | Hitting a boy in the groin was strictly forbidden. | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (15) | This kind of rough-housing was tolerated outside of the classroom as long as it didn't get too rough. | |
| 26% (17) | This was seen as hi-jinx - the staff rarely intervened. | |
| 43% (28) | The staff did nothing. Protecting your nuts is your responsibility. |
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What is the most common reason that you saw a boy get hit in the balls at your school?
| 6% (4) | Accident | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% (22) | Playfighting | |
| 42% (28) | Bullying | |
| 6% (4) | Self-defence | |
| 12% (8) | Other |
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The longest I recall seeing a boy incapacitated from a hit to the groin was _____ minutes.
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What is the worst injury that you ever say a boy sustain from a strike to his groin?
| 3% (2) | This didn't happen at my school | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% (22) | Short term pain only | |
| 28% (19) | Vomiting | |
| 50% (33) | Bruised or swollen testicles or penis | |
| 27% (18) | More serious requiring medical attention |
66 voters have answered this question.
