What replaced the role of the whipping boy in royal households?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Whipping Boy
The role of the whipping boy, who was punished for a prince's misdeeds, gradually became obsolete with changing educational practices and child-rearing philosophies. By the 19th century, formal education systems emerged, emphasizing discipline and moral instruction without physical punishment. Tutors and governesses took over the responsibility of educating royal children, focusing on guidance rather than punishment.