TiNeedsHouseboy
Posts: 145
Joined: 4/24/2005 From: Big Apple blossom blown to The Windy City Status: offline
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Discipline and punishment are often confused. What is the purpose of making him suffer? My policy: Never punish if a sincere attempt is made. In that case, corrective actions, not punishments, are warranted. Also, if a sincere attempt is made, I endorse using rewards to shape progressively closer paths to success. It may just be that the sub needs more practice to get the behavior correct. I would only punish as a last resort -- in the event the sub was overtly disobedient by intentionally not attempting to do whatever it was that was assigned. Can you give us examples of problems you're trying to solve? Also, what activities does your husband dislike? I'm NOT referring to activities that he defines as hard limits; rather what does he view as a soft limit or something he simply dislikes, but which isn't a limit? Also, depending on what he views as enjoyable, the behavior can be withheld -- up to and including loss of your attention. For example, if there's a special time where you share coffee or tea each morning, he can be told to bring your cuppa Joe, and then go drink his alone in another room of your choice. If you sleep together in the buff, he could be forced to wear clothing or pajamas to bed, or (if it's not too drafty) sleep on the floor, rather than in the bed with you. If he doesn't enjoy chastity, there are endless tease/taunt/no orgasm options. To let the sub grasp why intentionally blowing off a task or not taking it seriously is inappropriate, I'm a huge advocate of assigning essays where he analyzes why his actions let me down. The severity and motivation behind the transgression would shape the consequences. Corporal punishment is not always a "punishment," especially when dealing with a pain slut. In such circumstances, care must be taken to not unintentionally reinforce behaviors that don't suit your needs. Keep in mind that when corrective discipline (e.g., an essay) or punishment (hard hairbrush spanking for someone who's not a pain slut) is necessary, the dominant becomes a victim of actions that are analogous to friendly fire. For example, if there’s a loss of a special shared moment, the dominant loses that special time, too. ~ Ti ~
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