Letter 10
A CURRICULUM OF PETTICOAT  TRAINING
From Julia 

Dear Susan:
 
About a week or so ago, I came upon your wed site by accident, and was most pleasantly surprised by its content. I sent you a
message, and again was most pleasantly surprised by your quick answer. I really don't know how you do it, but I sure hope you don't give up.
 
For many years now, more than I wish, I have been interested in this sort of discipline, and more and more I find myself wishing that
when I was a young boy that I had been petticoated, or accorded this sort of training. If I had, I'm sure I would have been a much
better citizen, or at least a better husband, because of it. I sincerely believe that it helps one to be more considerate and compassionate when their feminine traits are brought to the forefront. Today it seems males just seem to feel that they must be excessively aggressive, and in many cases this carries over into how they treat their female companions. While petticoating is somewhat of a new word for me, it does classify a protocol that encompasses all that is involved.
 
So to all you mothers, girlfriends, or wives who are contemplating using petticoating to help your son or husband realise a better
mode of living, and if you are in doubt as to whether or not you should continue, let me simply say, cast your doubts aside and get
on with it. I assure you, you won't be sorry, and don't be surprised when your son or mate at some future time comes to you and
thanks you for being so loving and caring. I know I wish I had been so lucky.
 
Here in the States there does not seem to be the same degree of awareness regarding the appropriateness of this sort of discipline as is present in Europe, and Great Britain in particular. I have a vision for a scenario, which I will describe, and you can feel free to use it as you see fit.

My Vision
 
The mandatory school system in American basically consists of twelve grades. Frequently the schools for the ninth, tenth, eleven, and twelfth grades are know as high schools. The ninth grade is called the Freshman year. The tenth grade is the Sophomore year, and the eleventh and twelfth are called Junior and Senior years. Those entering ninth grade are usually thirteen to fifteen years of age.
 
I would like to see all young men attending their ninth grade do so as young girls. All members of that class should dress the same,
and for all practical purpose there would be no distinction between the boys and the girls. While in their seventh and eight grades the boys should be reminded repeatedly that what they are about to experience should be looked upon as a privilege and an honor, and that this will help them to defer to girls and to become a better person.
 
A Senior girl member could be assigned to each freshman boy, and just before the school year began in September they
would have the obligation to help their young charge learn about the appropriate underclothing which should be worn, with special
emphasis on being as feminine as possible - the boys' panties, bras, and petticoats should ideally have as many frills as possible. They would also be shown how to arrange their hair in feminine styles, and be trained in the modest use of make-up. In addition feminine mannerisms would be taught. Mary Jane type slippers and ankle socks with a ruffle would be the uniform of the day. All of this topped off with a demure short dress, over an appropriate fancy petticoat, would complete their daily school clothing.
 
All activities during this school year would be that most appropriate for a young lady. Failure to maintain one's grades above the lower twenty-five percentile would require continuing going to school in subsequent years so dressed. At the completion of the ninth grade the boys could would normally revert to their boyish attire. However, if they so wished, they could continue to attend school in subsequent years as young ladies.
 
Some have argued that this would produce a disproportionate number of girls to boys, as they are sure that many boys, after growing somewhat older and wiser, would like what they experienced, and would want to continue as girls. My answer, I guess, is - so what? After all the hen house doesn't need that many roosters.
 
I feel that such a program would help all young boys to realise that in today's world they impose many forces on our young girls that  are just not appropriate, and that their lack of understanding is perpetuating an unnecessarily stressful situation. This school-based petticoat training would go a long way in helping them to be more considerate and compassionate to their sisters and wives. I know if I had such an experience I would be a better person for it. Any questions or comments would be appreciated.
Sincerely,

Julia (USA)

It would certainly produce a large number of submissive and well-behaved males for modern women to marry, but I think it would be extremely difficult to implement such an arrangement nationally. There are very few boys who can resist the comforting allure of petticoats and femininity once they have been introduced to them. It is certainly an attractive vision.

Readers are invited to send in their own ideas about Julia's plan - she is a major contributor to 'Petticoat Discipline Monthly', and had a letter with some interesting postulates published last month. Julia is still recovering from an operation, but I hope she can contribute to the 'Country Views' page later in the year.
Susan

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