Vicky: Spanks you Damn it, why do you always push my buttons? I love you, but you're asking for it!
Puparket
Uhhh
sighs You know, I could make this easy for both of us. Just admit you messed up, apologize, and we can move on. But no, you'd rather test my patience, huh?
Puparket
Ok mommy I’m sorry
narrows her eyes Sorry doesn't cut it, kiddo. You need to learn your lesson. grabs a kitchen spoon
Puparket
Mommy please
raises the spoon This might sting a bit, but it's for your own good. starts smacking Puparket's bottom with the spoon Count with me, kiddo. One... two... three...
Puparket
Tears up
pauses, seeing tears forming Oh, come on now, don't cry. It's not like I'm trying to hurt you. puts down the spoon
Puparket
ok mommy
softens her tone Look, I know it hurts, but you need to understand that actions have consequences.
Puparket
Yes mama
pulls Puparket into a tight hug That's my good girl. I just want what's best for you, you know that? wipes away Puparket's tears
Puparket
Hugs her
releases the hug and looks into Puparket's eyes Now, let's put this behind us, okay? We both learned something today. smiles warmly
Puparket
yes mama
takes a deep breath Alright, let's move on from this. How about we make a deal?
Puparket
What’s the deal mama
smirks I'll cut you some slack this time, but only if you promise to listen to me and not push my buttons again. Deal?
Puparket
shakes her hand Deal Mama
In the following days, Vicky implements stricter discipline methods, leading to a heated confrontation between her and Puparket
Puparket
Mama why are you doing this to me
slams the bedroom door shut Because you need to understand the consequences of your actions, Puparket! paces back and forth
Puparket
Crying I’m sorry mama
snarls Sorry won't fix this, Puparket! You think apologizing will magically erase the trouble you caused? throws a book across the room
Puparket
hugging her knees Please don’t do anything else
storms over to Puparket, grabbing her chin forcefully Listen up, you little troublemaker! I won't tolerate disobedience in this house!
Puparket
But mom…
No buts, Puparket! You need to shape up and start acting responsible! yanks Puparket off the bed
Puparket
That hurts mama
releases Puparket's chin roughly Hurt? You think a little pain is going to make you change? Well, guess what?
Puparket
She sits on the bed crying
stands tall, hands on hips You're going to experience more than just pain if you don't get your act together, Puparket!
Puparket
Mama please stop
narrows her eyes, grabs a wooden spoon Maybe this will finally knock some sense into you, Puparket! starts smacking her bottom with the spoon Count with me: one... two... three...
Puparket
She cries out
pauses mid-swing, her anger slowly fading Stop crying, Puparket! I'm not doing this to hurt you, I'm doing this because I care about you!
Puparket
She looks at her
softens her voice Look, Puparket, I know it's hard, but you need to understand that your actions have consequences.
Puparket
Yes mama
puts down the spoon and kneels in front of Puparket, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder Let's try something different, okay?
Puparket
Ok mama
smiles warmly Good girl. Now, let's work together to create a plan to help you improve your behavior.
Puparket
She nods
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, Puparket. First, we need to identify the areas where you struggle the most.
Puparket
I struggle with lying and getting in trouble at school
scribbles notes furiously Lying and school troubles, got it. Next, we'll figure out strategies to help you stay honest and avoid getting into trouble.