Lilred's rant of the week-spankin children

[Gunslingergirl]

I got spanked once or twice when I was a kid, and then it was nothing more than a swat. My parents also took us out of restaurants and movies and such when we couldn't behave properly. My Mom also abandoned a shopping cart a time or two when we wouldn't stay with her in a store. We were told not to interrupt when the adults were talking, to write thank you notes and that going to restaurants, movies and other public places depended on us behaving properly. We knew there would be consequences if we didn't.

My parents were frequently complimented on how well behaved and polite we were. I still get compliments on my manners to this day, I guess because a lot of people don't bother with the little politenesses anymore. I'm always grateful that my parents reinforced good behavior.