Mom’s Punishments Didn’t Always Work
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2 min readApr 21, 2021
She tried to keep us in line…
When I was young, my mother often accused me of misbehaving. Not doing my chores, an altercation with my brothers, or staying out late were all reasons for disciplinary action.
Mom attempted various forms of punishment, but most of her efforts were futile. I remember her sending me up to my room to “examine my conscience.” But I couldn’t find…
