Suleiman
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For my part, I don't tend to use pain as a form of punishment, largely because I enjoy it WAAY too much, as dom or sub, while my dear beloved wife likes it not at all. I came up with the report card system as a way of giving immediate feedback without breaking scene, and without using methods that might kill her mood. Marriage, after all, is made up of these little compromises. It works quite well. It also gives you time to think about what the eventual punishment is for their infraction, without having to break your stride in mid-scene. For us, while it's never gotten that far (she does wilt so under any note of disapproval from me), three black marks pretty much will end the scene - obviously, the submissive's heart isn't into it, so you may as well stop and send them home for the day. Remember, when dealing with a potential SAM - negative attention is better than none at all. Time outs, corner time, ending the scene prematurely, and/or short-term dismissal not only reinforce your authority by removal of priveledges, it also forces them to recall that they are willing participants in this game as well, and if they act out, they may be required to go elsewhere. It gives them incentive to either shape up or find a playmate more suitable to their needs.
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Think of my verbosity as a sort of litmus test for our relationship. I write in a manner identical to how I speak and how I think. If you can not cope with what I have written here, it is probably for the best if we go our separate ways.
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