Phone A Mommy

I was thinking, there are basically two different ways to dole out punishments.

The first I call "The Hare" style: right away - as soon as the misbehavior is perpetrated, the punishment is dealt out swiftly and severely, then it is over and done with.

The second I call "The Tortoise" style: delayed - you make the perpetrator sweat it out, or as we mommies call it, let them "think about what they've done". Perhaps delaying the consequences of their actions for a full 24-hours.

The first can lead to a more severe punishment, as it is usually decided on in the heat of the moment and when tempers are high.

The second can be a bit more diabolical. Part of the punishment is the anxiety and dread that slowly builds in the anticipation of the unknown. This allows both parties to mull over punishments, letting the imagination run a muck, LOL.


So, to the mommies, which do you prefer? And to all you naughty ones, which do you find more effective?


Lexus

Ooh its hard to pick which one I prefer when I'm getting punished... probably the tortoise style. Even though I get pouty when I'm being punished, I kinda secretly like it so the longer it lasts the better!

Ok I'm probably hanging myself out to dry here but here it goes. I suppose when I am in a bratty mood a quick response does have a chance to nip it in the bud. Still...I feel like there is an equally good chance that after a quick spanking the sting and color will fade and if I'm really in that mood, then my attitude will return. So maybe a short fuse on mommy gives short term results. But if you really get in my head with it and I am left to sweat and worry about what is to come and how...inventive mommy will be, then I will more than likely start adjusting my attitude in the hopes of getting some leniency. Of course I would have to know from experience that mommy isn't all talk either. Maybe if I'm good and cute enough even one of the other mommies would come to bat for me.