He broke away. "I didn't need your attitude today. I'm relying on you tonight and expect perfection. Regardless of your performance, I'm will paddle you before bed." When a distant dad and his rebellious teenage daughter are trapped at home by a pandemic, he has to learn how to discipline.

You need to learn respect for your mother,” Jenny continues. “So, here’s the deal. You are to live with me for six months. You WILL do as you are told. Any disagreement will lead to punishment.” Some masks, for example, were shaped like the heads of certain animals. A cow-headed shame mask, for instance, meant that its wearer was lazy, whilst donkey-headed and rabbit-headed ones were used by fools and eavesdroppers respectively. Disliking her dilemma, she raised her arm, flipping a single die along the dining table. It bounced several times, rolling to a halt. One.With a bitter grimace, she twisted her wrist, casting her fate. The final die slowed, bumped its partner, settling on four. The Daddy just needs to be a big, strong lump, and is granted a position of prestige and respect—I got it without having to earn the stripes.

Chris lands himself in trouble at school while his parents are away. His sister devises a suitable punishment for him, agreed to by the school.

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Mom…?” Peter says softly, trying to gain her attention. “Why would you let this witch do this to me!? Mom…!?”