Punishment

Bridging position
Since end of last year, the kids recieved a different form of punishment.

Old Punishment

When they do something wrong, they will be asked to face the wall to think for about 5 mintes what they had done. Then they will be subjected to a short lecture from either the hubby or myself (They are usually more afraid of hubby). After the lecture, they will be asked how they should be punished. For my hubby, he usually takes away some privileges like watching television or banning them from playing with their favorite toys for a period of time. For me, they have to tell me if their 'crime' warrants caning. Of course, ultimately it is still my call to cane or not. If they need to be caned, they will have to decide which part, hand (left or right) or backside. More often than not, they will be crying and asking for forgiveness even before I execute the caning. After which an apology is expected and then a hug.

New punishment

The hubby wants to 'Spare the rod'. He taught the Duo bridging position, half-squats, leg- raise, push-ups and star jump. He employs up to 2 of these positions when they do something wrong, like fighting with each other, snatching toys, not paying attention, being rude or not behaving oneself when going out.

Kyle hated the leg-raise position most and would cry after less than 5 minutes. His favorite is bridging position as it is very easy to 'cheat' with his backside jutting out to reduce the weight on his arms.

For Meryl, we usually ask her to do half-squats or leg-raise and sometimes bridging. She thinks its fun....most of the time, as she seldom gets punished.

This method is usually accompanied by taking away some privileges as well. However, it works better for the hubby than me. I would have stuck to the good 'ol cane if not for the fact that both our canes had been broken into half.

Time to get a new cane...just in case!!