Sir, - In the past adolescent males knew that there was an awful lot of psychology in an ashplant, and their female counterparts were aware of the magical properties of a hairbrush. Under such conditions both discipline and self-discipline thrived.
In the rarefied atmosphere of today, both discipline and self-discipline have withered and are now seriously ill. The consequences are all around us and do not portend a peaceful or pleasant life. - Yours, etc.,
G. C. Farran, Braemor Park, Dublin 14.