The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

Punishment - Does It Fit the Crime?

The final incident in this rhyme, the beating of the children before bed, could be considered problematic in today's society.

• How many illustrators picture this incident?
• If it is portrayed, how is it portrayed?
• Does the old woman really appear to be beating the children? If so, with what?
• Do the children seem to be afraid? Abused?