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>Carol A, >Thanks for responding. >I was born in the early 70’s and mom gave me enemas >throughout the 70’s and early 80’s. Mom’s word for >your word, “bad gut syndrome” for being fussy or >grouchy was “grumpiness.” Also, sometimes instead of >using the word enema she would use “soapy.” She would >say something like, “a nice good soapy would take care >of your grumpiness.” And I immediately knew what that >meant that soon and very soon mom was going to wash >the “grumpiness” right out of me with a very soapy >enema. Which always did the trick because after >trying to resist her and the enema, afterwards, I was >tried and exhausted and took a nap which is what mom >wanted anyway and she knew how to make it happen with >a nice good “soapy” as I took a long nap on an empty >colon. > > >>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.

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