Shorts sharp shock

I would like to tell you about a punishment I received when I was about 12. I was always rather rude and disobedient, especially to my mother, and it was … Read more

Something stinks

My sister and I were always very close. She is just two years older than me and as she was something of a tomboy, we were thick as thieves throughout … Read more

Non-indulgent nana!

The following is a reader’s letter published in the UK women’s magazine Family Circle in 1977. My thanks go to Alan for sending me a copy – Ed. I sympathise … Read more

Forgotten homework

I grew up in South Africa, where corporal punishment was common up until a few years ago. There was a geography teacher by the name of Mrs Botha, who was … Read more

Singapore sting

Before my marriage, I had a successful career as a nanny, and had the privilege of working for some quite high-profile people. While I obviously can’t be specific, let’s just … Read more

A lesson about lies

When I was nine years old and in primary school, I moved into Miss Johnston’s class. She was a large and forbidding woman whose reputation for spanking naughty children was … Read more

Changing attitudes

This took place in south Georgia, when I was in the sixth grade. School started around 7am and the class was being very loud this particular day. Mrs Mason, our teacher, … Read more

The shame of it

As children, my sister and I were spanked regularly if we misbehaved. One warning – after that we got the paddle or switch, whichever was handy. After that, we had … Read more

Anticipation

Growing up in the Midwest, my sister and I were raised by a strict but loving mother. When I was very young, spankings tended to be quick – a few … Read more

Seaside spanking

I grew up in Scotland during the 1960s. Spanking (trousers down and over the knee) was the regular punishment for me into early teenage years, and was the usual punishment … Read more

Mother’s methods

My children are now grown, so I thought it might be acceptable to breifly share some of my own experiences with you. Both my husband and I believe very deeply … Read more

Aunt Julie’s dress code

I’m currently 47, and when I was a teenager in the 1970s, it was the height of fashion to have long, shaggy hair – or so I thought. My misconception … Read more

Waiting my turn

I am the third of three brothers. We were brought up in the 50s, when spanking was very commonplace. Every friend I had was also spanked. We used to exchange … Read more

Cleaned out

My mother was a firm believer in corporal punishment, no matter how minor the trouble might be. She also believed that children should be ‘cleaned out’ regularly. For this purpose, … Read more

Sneaking off

As a child of the 1970s, I was the product of many spankings. Although I wasn’t a bad kid, my bottom felt the sting of a hand or hairbrush at … Read more

The railway

My dad’s sister had two daughters, one six months older than me and the other three years older. The younger girl, Carol, and I were like peas in a pod … Read more

Dressing my brother

Back in the 60s, spanking, as you probably know, was a popular form of discipline among parents. I will never forget being taken over my mother or father’s knee for … Read more

Colouring

This happened when I was nine years old, back in the mid-90s. By this time in my life, I guess I was starting to assert my individuality a little bit. … Read more

My sitter’s knee

When I turned 13, I mistakenly thought that I was far too “adult” to be subjected to childish punishments like spanking. Admittedly, I had grown up as no stranger to … Read more

Model childminder

My best friend in college had a son who was two years older than mine. James was a difficult child, full of energy and with a very strong will. Margaret … Read more

A mother writes…

The following is a letter published in the New York Times Magazine of April 22, 1945. Parent and ChildTo the Editor: I wish to raise my voice in protest against … Read more

The spanking road

When I was about 10 years old, we were on vacation at the Jersey shore for a month. Normally this was a wonderful time for my brother and me, but … Read more

Back on track

I grew up in the Midwest during the early 60s and corporal punishment was widely practised at the time, especially by the mothers in the neighbourhood. On more than one … Read more

In deep water

I grew up in the 50s, which as we all know was a time when spanking was accepted as the normal and only effective punishment by most parents. Being the … Read more

The razor strop

My mother only stood 5ft 4in and had fiery red hair with a medium build and could be called a no-nonsense woman; probably even a hard woman. I was approaching … Read more

My teacher’s hairbrush

On the first day of school in third grade, we all got into our  new room and settled down. Our teacher, a Mrs Siding, introduced herself and talked about what … Read more

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