Articles
On Discipline Etiquette
03-02-08
A frequently asked question from fellow Gentleman Masters: is there such a thing as discipline etiquette? The answer of course is: yes, there is. Is there such a thing as Victorian discipline and punishment etiquette? By going through habits, the general rules for corporal punishment in the higher classes of our society and school punishment routines and requirements it is evident, that there are - albeit largely unwritten - common rules and requirements. I have studied these and distilled from them the Seven Rules For Corporal Punishment:
1. The disciplinarian is chivalrous and every inch a gentlemen. His first and prime objective should be the education and character improvement of his pupil. While punishment should be punishment in the sense that they may very well be fierce, the physical and mental well-being of the "punishee" should be his prior goal and no punishment should ever bring about permanent physical or mental harm, but instead should be aimed at character-building and should be a stimulus for the Young Lady to pursue her efforts with intensified attention and determination. At no point should the disciplinarian execute a punishment for the sole purpose of finding joy in inflicting pain or humiliation.
2. Rules should be clear and punishments should be fair. A disciplinarian should be highly self-critical and make sure there are no two or more explanations for the same rule. Rules should be enforced strict but just - an un enforced rule is no rule. Punishments should reflect the nature of the offence. In other words, if the offence is a mild one, there is no need for a very severe or strict punishment. Neither should punishments be irrational or executed out of impulse or anger. At all times, during sentencing and execution, the disciplinarian should be self-controlled.
3. A "punishee" can only flourish and the punishment will only have effect if both the reason for the punishment and the punishment itself are clearly understood by the "punishee". As long as the offence is not understood or not recognized as an offence, explanation and teaching will prevail over punishment. For this reason the "punishee" should verbally acknowledge she understands the punishment as well as her offence and teaching should always accompany punishment.
4. The "punishee" should, prior to the execution of punishment, make sure she is well-bathed and dressed according to punishment regulations. Dressing may incorporate such things as a specific uniform, dress or punishment dress as well as specific shoes, socks or stockings, underwear and hairdo. I highly recommend the policy of most noblemen, who require their soon to be punished pupil to be barefooted, dressed in only a plain white punishment dress, wearing her hair down and no make up or jewelry.
5. The "punishee" should inform the disciplinarian prior to the beginning of the punishment procedure about any circumstance, that may have an influence on her ability to receive the designated punishment without unnecessary physical consequences, such as specific health related problems, a mental burden or any other incapacity. Should she fail to do so, the results of that will be entirely her own fault.
6. During the entire punishment sequence the "punishee" should not speak unless spoken to or asked a question, she should gracefully accept whatever will be asked, obey instantly and in general undertake every effort to accept the punishment in style and with dignity. In more specific terms:
* she should maintain any position required, no matter how hard or difficult, and keep her clothing and posture in tact;
* she should respect the disciplinarian in word and gesture as well as respect the instrument(s) of punishment. She should bring them, store them after punishment and maintain them in between punishments;
* she should make an effort to accept the punishment as a lady and try and suppress cries of pain as much as possible - as a general rule of thumb: tears are usually very becoming on the Young Lady, cries and screams are very unladylike;
* she should present her buttocks for punishment and expose them gracefully afterwards for inspection, humiliation as well as proper care.
* The "punishee" should gracefully and thankfully accept the effects and results of a punishment, even if these incorporate pain and discomfort afterwards. The use of medication or instruments - such as pillows or ice - to relief after-pain is considered an act of cowardliness and unworthy of a good slave, unless specifically indicated by the disciplinarian.
1. The disciplinarian is chivalrous and every inch a gentlemen. His first and prime objective should be the education and character improvement of his pupil. While punishment should be punishment in the sense that they may very well be fierce, the physical and mental well-being of the "punishee" should be his prior goal and no punishment should ever bring about permanent physical or mental harm, but instead should be aimed at character-building and should be a stimulus for the Young Lady to pursue her efforts with intensified attention and determination. At no point should the disciplinarian execute a punishment for the sole purpose of finding joy in inflicting pain or humiliation.
2. Rules should be clear and punishments should be fair. A disciplinarian should be highly self-critical and make sure there are no two or more explanations for the same rule. Rules should be enforced strict but just - an un enforced rule is no rule. Punishments should reflect the nature of the offence. In other words, if the offence is a mild one, there is no need for a very severe or strict punishment. Neither should punishments be irrational or executed out of impulse or anger. At all times, during sentencing and execution, the disciplinarian should be self-controlled.
3. A "punishee" can only flourish and the punishment will only have effect if both the reason for the punishment and the punishment itself are clearly understood by the "punishee". As long as the offence is not understood or not recognized as an offence, explanation and teaching will prevail over punishment. For this reason the "punishee" should verbally acknowledge she understands the punishment as well as her offence and teaching should always accompany punishment.
4. The "punishee" should, prior to the execution of punishment, make sure she is well-bathed and dressed according to punishment regulations. Dressing may incorporate such things as a specific uniform, dress or punishment dress as well as specific shoes, socks or stockings, underwear and hairdo. I highly recommend the policy of most noblemen, who require their soon to be punished pupil to be barefooted, dressed in only a plain white punishment dress, wearing her hair down and no make up or jewelry.
5. The "punishee" should inform the disciplinarian prior to the beginning of the punishment procedure about any circumstance, that may have an influence on her ability to receive the designated punishment without unnecessary physical consequences, such as specific health related problems, a mental burden or any other incapacity. Should she fail to do so, the results of that will be entirely her own fault.
6. During the entire punishment sequence the "punishee" should not speak unless spoken to or asked a question, she should gracefully accept whatever will be asked, obey instantly and in general undertake every effort to accept the punishment in style and with dignity. In more specific terms:
* she should maintain any position required, no matter how hard or difficult, and keep her clothing and posture in tact;
* she should respect the disciplinarian in word and gesture as well as respect the instrument(s) of punishment. She should bring them, store them after punishment and maintain them in between punishments;
* she should make an effort to accept the punishment as a lady and try and suppress cries of pain as much as possible - as a general rule of thumb: tears are usually very becoming on the Young Lady, cries and screams are very unladylike;
* she should present her buttocks for punishment and expose them gracefully afterwards for inspection, humiliation as well as proper care.
* The "punishee" should gracefully and thankfully accept the effects and results of a punishment, even if these incorporate pain and discomfort afterwards. The use of medication or instruments - such as pillows or ice - to relief after-pain is considered an act of cowardliness and unworthy of a good slave, unless specifically indicated by the disciplinarian.
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