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>>Just personal belief. >> >>Possibly others can relate the same. Tell of >>experiences of the enema during these years (50s and >>60s). >> >>Enemas given for fever reduction, constipated child, >>help speed recovery from illness. Such as colds and >>flu. Also for what is called “bad gut syndrome.” >>Where the child was acting up. Fussy, grouchy, >>fighting etc. >> >>I remember moms would say an enema would help. >> >>NEVER as a punishment. >>Always was better to consult doctor or nurse >>beforehand. >>And when the doctor or nurse in small towns was >>contacted seemed an enema was always suggested. >> >>Bear in mind this was in the late 50s and into the >60s. >> >>Not saying right or wrong. Only stating what it was >>like then. >> >>At least in our home, and my friends homes, it seemed >>boys got an enema more often than girls. > > >The 50's and 60's were often referred to as "The >Golden Age" relative to enemas. Douching was probably >quite significant in those days as well. As the only >male child in the household, I probably got as many >enemas as my 3 sisters combined. The girl's seemed to >be more nurturing as I often believed mine were >punishment for failing to have the daily BM or for >being "grouchy" or out of control/uncooperative. > >It took many years and reflection to come to the >conclusion that mom and grandma, with the support and >encouragement of our pediatrician, that an enema was a >valid treatment to address a plethora of issues. Few >things beat a coffee enema for revitalization when >desired!

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