 | Hi Bob Firstly, best of luck with the girls - I had 2 (and 1 boy) and that was hard enough! Now, as regards spanking, I think that you are right to use this method of discipline, but, sadly, in today's litigious you have to be careful. From my own experience, I would advise you to have your wife/partner present when you administer the spankings. That way they are seen to be coming from you both, not just you. In my house it was my husband who did most of the spanking (he was better at it than me!), but it was generally done in front of the whole family. You mustn't let it become a private thing between you and your daughter or she probably will resent it.
When/if the time comes that you have to increase the severity of the spankings, don't be tempted to use belts , canes, etc. - they are NOT necessary. A man's hand or a slipper, hairbrush, etc. can impart a more than adequate sting to even an 18 year-old girl's bottom. On the other hand, don't be afraid to pull her panties down and spank her bare bottom (provided that your wife is present). This can add immeasurably to the effectiveness of the spanking, and sometimes can even mean that you don't have to smack so hard to create the desired effect.
Above all, remember that spanking shoul be a carefully considered "ultimate deterrent", not a knee-jerk reaction to every case of mischief.
Good luck! |