A mother’s journey

Growing up under the watchful eye of my mother, a schoolteacher with a firm belief in discipline, shaped me in ways I coul… more

Insights into justice

For me, like so many others here, the stories posted bring back so many memories. My parents were caring and not abusive – … more

Cricket goes wrong

I used to get spanked pretty often at school and home when I was younger. One memorable occasion which cost me a very sore … more

In praise of the cane

I am a 31-year-old, stay-at-home mom from a small town in the Indian state of Kerala. When I was young, corporal punishme… more

A gift from Grandma

This happened in the summer when I was about eight years old. My German grandma (my mom’s mother) lived with us for many ye… more

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