Why Victorian Parenting Would Be Illegal Today | Boring History for Sleep
- Author
- Velvet
- Published
- Sat 09 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/velvetstories/episodes/Why-Victorian-Parenting-Would-Be-Illegal-Today--Boring-History-for-Sleep-e36kfb7
Why Victorian Parenting Would Be Illegal Today | Boring History for Sleep
Ever wondered how parents in Victorian England raised their children and why their methods would be shocking (and likely illegal) today? In this episode of the Snoozetorian we gently explore the most bizarre, strict, and downright scandalous rules of Victorian parenting. From ice-cold baths and harsh punishments to the invention of the “obedience chair,” prepare to drift off as we reveal true stories and forgotten laws that shaped childhood in the 1800s.
