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When I was a child, it was mostly my dad who spanked myself and my siblings when we misbehaved – but make no mistake, if he was not around for … Read more
When I was a child, it was mostly my dad who spanked myself and my siblings when we misbehaved – but make no mistake, if he was not around for … Read more
For Malayalees (those who hail from Kerala, a southern state) living in other parts of India, the neighbourhood ‘Kerala Stores’ is a key establishment in their lives. Living in Mumbai, … Read more
This is a story of my penultimate spanking, one of the worst I ever had. Actually, I had had what I thought would be my last sore bottom when I was 14. … Read more
My own story is pretty different to most on this site, as my parents were very liberal, particularly by the standards of the 70s and 80s when myself and my … Read more
By the time I was 12 or 13 years old, regular spankings from my mom for discipline had stopped. However, by now well into puberty, I remained fascinated by seeing … Read more
Like a lot of little boys, my mother used a euphemism to refer to my penis when I was young. I was taught to call it my ‘piggy’. So let … Read more
I have two sons, Michael and Hadley, and as a mum I found that spankings were often the best cure for naughtiness. This story concerns the first time I smacked … Read more
Growing up, I was certainly smacked but never beaten. To be fair, 99% of these punishments were fully justified – I was a little rascal at times! Mum did most … Read more
This is an unusual contribution as it comes from two people, who we’ll call Liz and Ian. They both have very different experiences of spanking during their childhoods which undoubtedly … Read more
My parents met when both were working in India for a well-known multi-national company – he was in marketing and she worked as a receptionist. I was born four years … Read more
I am the eldest of three children, and as I got older my parents occasionally used me as a babysitter for my two younger siblings. At the time of this … Read more
When I was in my mid 20s, I became fascinated by the nomadic lifestyle of the RV (recreational) vehicle folks – I had this image in my head of plain-spoken … Read more
I read with interest a recent Maman story where someone speculated whether some mothers may well have enjoyed smacking their children’s bottoms? I cannot imagine any mother would enjoy actually … Read more
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 became aware that, … Read more
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 definitely their ‘go-to form’ of discipline for … Read more
I came across your article regarding The Rod and found it rather interesting – particularly the question at the end concerning parents who have used it, since we did use … Read more
Sometimes, even the most well-intentioned and loving parents can doubt that they are raising their child properly with the right mix of reward and discipline. The latter would include such … Read more
My parents often travelled on business, and when that occurred, my Aunt Ruth came over and stayed with us. At the time of this incident I was 16 and my … Read more
I am a spanking mom. I don’t spank often – it is a last resort. I think other forms of discipline can be very effective, such as making them write … Read more
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 spanking. It came about because I … Read more
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 ‘spare the rod and … Read more
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 with some matches I found … Read more
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 were on a Little … Read more
I’m now in my 60s, and every week I help out with reading classes at my grandson’s primary school in the north east of England. We have a lot of … Read more
Surprisingly, I wasn’t spanked at home as a kid. I say surprisingly, because we’re talking about the 1970s in suburban Texas, where nearly every child was familiar with a sore … Read more
When I was in eighth grade, it was a popular thing for girls to try and get away with stretching the dress code a little. Skirts a bit too short … Read more
My mother suffered badly with arthritis from quite an early age, when my little brother and I were still quite young, and it was this condition which led to her … Read more
Editor’s note: This account has been added to following further information from our original correspondent. I have written before about growing up in New York City, and the two African-American … Read more
When I was 14, my best friend was Jordan, who was a year younger than me. He himself had two younger brothers, 11 and nine at the time of this … Read more
In my previous story, I mentioned that the belt I used on my son that day had originally been purchased for his older sister’s backside. I thought perhaps the story … Read more
When I met and fell in love with my husband, as far as the bedroom department was concerned, I was a plain old ‘vanilla’. We had conventional but very enjoyable … Read more
When my husband left me for another woman, I was 31 years old with a son aged six. It was after this split that my previously good little boy began … Read more
I hesitated to share this with you – my finger actually hovered over the delete button – but I decided to send it after all, as I have felt empathy … Read more
When I was a kid, my mom always spanked me the same way – bent over the couch, knees on floor and my pants and undies at my ankles. Then … Read more
When my son Sam was 11 years old, he got himself into some trouble at school. Sam earned a half-hour of after-school detention for not doing his homework. As a … Read more
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