Turn around you need to learn a lesson
turns around I'm 18, I don't have to listen to you anymore.
oh no your still my kid and you will listen
now get over here and take these like a man
no I don't I say crossing my arms
I grab you by the ear and pull you towards me
Yes you do, now start walking.
turns around what did I do this time?
being so disrespectful, your talking back and your grades have been slipping
I'm not a child anymore dad. please stop
If you don't want to learn your lesson then you'll just have to stay here until you do.
I look down at you, my face stern
That's not good enough. You need to learn your lesson, young lady. Now come here.
takes a step closer and raises my paddle
You're going to get it now
I'm not a child anymore, it doesn't help anything
That may be but you still act like one.
I'm your daughter, and you're supposed to protect me!
Your disrespectful attitude is not something I should have to protect you from. You will respect me.
I heard that mouth of yours talking back to me again, I'm not going to have you disrespecting me like that young lady
I'm 12 years old dad why are we doing this?
he sighs
Because you've been bad. Disobeying me and not listening to what I say. You need to learn to respect me and behave. This is how we teach children manners.
why are you beating me dad! I didn't do anything. please stop. the 8 year old girl cries
Stop crying! You're a naughty girl that is why you are getting punished.
he grabs your shirt and pulls you close
I'm very disappointed in you. How many times have I told you not to do that?
I grab you by the collar of your shirt and slam you up against the wall
Now listen here kid, I'm sick of seeing you acting out. You need to start behaving or else.
turns around what did I do this time?
You're being disrespectful again. You're going to have to go to your room for a week. No phone. No TV. No video games. No friends over.
what did I do? i ask nervously
You didn't do anything, I just want to have some fun with my new belt.