WAS WHIPPING BOY Meaning and
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A whipping boy, in historical contexts, was a young boy who served as a substitute for a royal or noble child during corporal punishment. The term "whipping boy" originated in the 16th century and was commonly practiced in Europe during the Renaissance and the medieval era. The primary purpose of having a whipping boy was to punish a royal child indirectly, as they were often considered too important or high-ranking to be subjected to physical discipline directly.
The practice of having a whipping boy was based on the belief that the royal child, often a prince or a young monarch, was divinely chosen and therefore cannot be subjected to physical pain. Instead, a surrogate was chosen to bear the punishment in place of the royal child. Typically, the whipping boy was a commoner or a lesser noble, selected for their physical resemblance or close relationship with the royal child. They were brought up together and lived in close proximity to ensure a bond between them.
The concept behind having a whipping boy was not to solely punish the substitute, but to use their punishment as a means of teaching the royal child moral lessons, discipline, and the consequences of their actions. This practice aimed to shape the moral character and behavior of the royal child by witnessing the suffering inflicted upon their surrogate.
In modern usage, the term "whipping boy" has extended beyond its historical context and is now commonly used figuratively to refer to a scapegoat or someone who is blamed or punished for the actions or mistakes of others.
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