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.

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.

Why Victorian Parenting Would Be Illegal Today | Boring History for Sleep

Welcome to Boring History to Sleep — the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowed… it’s encouraged. Each episode takes you on a slow, uneventful stroll through the most yawn-worthy corners of the past: treaties nobody remembers, kings who ruled for three weeks, and revolutions that never really got started. Delivered in the softest, most sleep-inducing voice we could find, this show is like warm milk with a side of ancient trivia. Perfect for insomniacs, history nerds, and anyone who thinks a Roman tax policy discussion sounds like a lullaby.

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Welcome to Boring History to Sleep — the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowed… it’s encouraged. Each episode takes you on a slow, uneventful stroll through the most yawn-worthy corners of the past: treaties nobody remembers, kings who ruled for three weeks, and revolutions that never really got started. Delivered in the softest, most sleep-inducing voice we could find, this show is like warm milk with a side of ancient trivia. Perfect for insomniacs, history nerds, and anyone who thinks a Roman tax policy discussion sounds like a lullaby. Lay back, close your eyes

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