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
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
The model aeroplane
For my seventh birthday, among my presents from my parents was an Airfix model kit of a Spitfire, perhaps the most iconic … more
The sandpaper block
My dad had an unusual approach to discipline when it came to his two daughters. My big sister and I were never spanked, but … more
Playmates and punishments
Another extract from Confessions and Experiences, the first memoir of the infamous Edith Cadivec, first published in … more