I am CC and was spanked occasionally as a kid (pants around the ankles, single slap on the bum.) But my dad flatly denies it ... he truly just doesn't have a recollection of it. I probably remember each and every time. But at a certain age (8 or 10 maybe?) he stopped and instead sat me down and
talked to me ... and expected me to
talk to him to explain
why I had disappointed him so. That was MUCH more torture than the shame of the spanking. I pleaded with him to just spank me and get it over with
I think I'll opt for my dad's later treatment ... MUCH more effective.
On the sign around the girl's neck, I also don't have a problem with that even if it would not be my choice of punishment. My nephew spent a summer hammering nails with my brother, and that was the most effective motivator for him to consider college (he's now a radiologist). No harm showing some potential real-life consequences. Now if she had taken her dumpster diving, I would say that probably crosses a line.