"Definitions"

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[ Most Important Term ]

Spanking Needs - Spanking Needs refers to the emotional or personal need for physical discipline. It in no way relates to a fetish or like for spanking. 

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Agreement - A contract between a spanker and the spankee that dictates the rules of discipline and punishment. When dealing with a person with Spanking Needs an agreement should always be reached since the spankee is cooperating in his or her own discipline.

Discipline - The act of teaching good behavior through rules, guidance and punishments for failure to practice good behavior.

Paddle - A hand-held spanking instrument, usually made of wood or leather. This is our preferred instrument for ADULTS who still require discipline. Children should only be spanked with the hand.

Punishment - The consequence of wrong doing.

Spankee - The one who receives a spanking.

Spanker - The one who gives a spanking.

Spanking - As we use it spanking refers to the slapping of one's backside with a hand, or instrument. We do not believe that any other part of the body (legs, back, face, etc.) should be slapped, spanked or hit for any reason including punishment.

Spanking Needs - Spanking Needs refers to the emotional or personal need for physical discipline. It in no way relates to a fetish or like for spanking.

Spanking Therapy - A controversial but effective method of meeting one's Spanking Needs. Regular, scheduled spankings designed to motivate and reinforce rules and behaviors.