Two views of childhood
This is an unusual contribution as it comes from two people, who we’ll call Liz and Ian. They both have very differ… more
Mothers
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
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
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
Game for a spanking
I read with interest a recent Maman story where someone speculated whether some mothers may well have enjoyed smacking … 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
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
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
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
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
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
The last boy standing
I’m now in my 60s, and every week I help out with reading classes at my grandson’s primary school in the nort… more
Rump roast at the BBQ
Surprisingly, I wasn’t spanked at home as a kid. I say surprisingly, because we’re talking about the 1970… more
Brought up short
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. Ski… more
Smacked bottom cream
My mother suffered badly with arthritis from quite an early age, when my little brother and I were still quite young, and … more
Pride before a fall
Editor’s note: This account has been added to following further information from our original correspondent.… more
Attracting a spanking
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 … more
Buying the belt
In my previous story, I mentioned that the belt I used on my son that day had originally been purchased for his older siste… more
Naughty boys, big and small
When I met and fell in love with my husband, as far as the bedroom department was concerned, I was a plain old ‘vanil… more
A timely spanking
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 … more
Saying ‘yes’ to a spanking
I hesitated to share this with you – my finger actually hovered over the delete button – but I decided to send it after all, … more
A different position
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 ankl… more
A sorry little boy
When my son Sam was 11 years old, he got himself into some trouble at school. Sam earned a half-hour of after-school deten… more
Two sore bottoms at church
When my oldest child Rebecca was 10 years old, she and her closest friend Mary decided one Sunday that they didn’t … more
Bared for my birthday
I was so chuffed to see my first story published on Maman, I thought I’d strike while the iron was hot and the memori… more
Spankings in the family
I come from a large family, where the primary punishment for more serious misbehaviour was to be spanked, and spanked ve… more
A mother’s understanding
I’m probably one of your younger readers, and I’m not entirely sure you will approve of my story as it does n… more
Wet panties in church
I’m a mother of two and I do spank – and I was frequently spanked myself while growing up. One of the worst, and most e… more
A knock on the door
When I was in my first year in college, I moved into an apartment complex where most of the residents were a great deal olde… more
Now you know!
In an earlier story, I told you how my friend Tony and I had got our bottoms playfully smacked by each other’s mum. I… more
A childhood of punishments
Your recent story Bus, Paddle, Belt struck a chord with me, as it reminded me very strongly of my own childhood. I read you… more
The ladies’ feet
I am a man with a pronounced fetish for women’s feet, whether bare, in sandals or even in open toe pumps. I really d… more