The missing underpants
My mother sadly died when I was only 10 years old – but within less than a year, my father found a new lady friend and she woun… more
Warmbotty
Double smacked bottom
I attended a small private primary school and unusually report cards were not a thing there. Communication between hom… more
The house mother
Growing up shortly after the Second World War, corporal punishment was commonplace both in the home and in school. My fa… more
Training for motherhood
I was already nearly eight years old when my little brother arrived. That being the case, I got to know his body with some i… more
A clean start
One day, when I was 10 years old, my mom decided the entire house needed a good clean, and I was told to go to my bedroom and t… more
Spanking in the sauna
Back in the 1980s, I worked for a Finnish company as its UK manager. One year, the company was holding a big conference at i… more
My mother’s sacrifices
My parents met when both were working in India for a well-known multi-national company – he was in marketing and she work… more
A painful picture
I had a strict upbringing in a religious household, and I was generally a good, pious girl who aimed to please my parents. … more
Over-reaching my responsibilities
I am the eldest of three children, and as I got older my parents occasionally used me as a babysitter for my two younger sib… more
In praise of the switch
I enjoy reading the stories on your site, but I do notice that very few of them mention the use of a switch for disciplining … more
The outside toilet
When I was a little boy, my mother would often ‘park’ me at her own mum’s house. By the time of this sto… more
A dare backfires
In my previous story, I told you you about witnessing spankings from a very strict teacher in school, and how I persuaded … more
Living the RV life
When I was in my mid 20s, I became fascinated by the nomadic lifestyle of the RV (recreational) vehicle folks – I had this i… more
Minding – and smacking
My name is Cherry – quite appropriate given our shared interest on this website – and I thought you might like to hear my ow… more
Smackings in care
For me, growing up was a bit all over the place as an experience, with care homes and foster homes aplenty. My mum and dad we… more
Game for a spanking
I read with interest a recent Maman story where someone speculated whether some mothers may well have enjoyed smacking … more
Smacked by the daily
I was raised in quite a middle class English family during the 1960s and although we weren’t hugely well off, we di… more
Southern values
When I was 23, I went to North Carolina for a short visit with my mom’s cousin Lois – and it was during this stay that I … more
An early start
I grew up in quite a strict family, and spankings were a regular part of discipline. Use of the parental hand began around … more
Just like everyone else
I grew up in a traditional family, the second youngest six kids. I wouldn’t say my parents were quick to spank, but it was … more
Smacks, canings and enemas
As a little boy, I was taken across the lap by my governess quite often and smacked on the bare bottom. I had ambivalent fee… more
A rod of our own
I came across your article regarding The Rod and found it rather interesting – particularly the question at the end conc… more
The pastor’s advice
Sometimes, even the most well-intentioned and loving parents can doubt that they are raising their child properly wit… more
Four burning butts
My parents often travelled on business, and when that occurred, my Aunt Ruth came over and stayed with us. At the time of … more
In defence of spanking
I am a spanking mom. I don’t spank often – it is a last resort. I think other forms of discipline can be very effectiv… more
The brown submarine
As a mum, the most memorable spanking I ever gave one of my children is in many ways the one I’m still most ashamed of… more
Whipped in the schoolyard
When I was nine years old and in 4th grade, I gave my mother a serious scare one day which resulted in a humiliating public … more
The blood debt
I grew in the Bible Belt in the 70s and 80s, and back then spanking was simply a part of everyday life. It was the whole ̵… more
In the basement with Dad
I grew up in a large, very religious family and discipline was taken very seriously. ‘Spare the rod, spoil the chi… more
The bottom line
As an English kid, I spent quite a few summer and winter breaks with relatives in the US state of Michigan. These began whe… more
Bathed by the babysitter
My parents hardly ever used the services of a babysitter as I grew up. Generally, if they had to be somewhere I couldnR… more
Uncovering the past
About two years after I had married my wife Barbara, my work transferred me from my native Scotland to a new role in the sou… more
No match for discipline
This is a true story from my childhood in 1980s New Zealand. One day, when I was about eight years old, I decided to play wit… more
No refuge at Granny’s
This is the story of the day I ran away from home. I did so trying to escape a sore bottom – but ended up not sitting comfortab… more
Bad sports get spanked
When my close friend Kenny and I were both 12 years old, we ended up one day both getting spanked by my mother. Kenny and I we… more
Up my sister’s skirt
By the age of 12, my hormones were starting to have a big effect on my behaviour and my interest in girls was on the rise – lit… more