"Raising" submissives

I recently came across an interesting discussion in one of the groups on Fet. The original question was this: "Without a contract signed what's the best way to punish a slave who has been spiraling out of control?"

As you can imagine, this led to various answers, from "kick him to the curb" to all sorts of punishments, etc.

My response was this: "Dealing with subs is much like raising children. I actually use analogies as such at times, especially if My sub does have children. They crave attention. And just like children, they don't care if it is good or bad attention. You need to determine if that is the case or not in your situation. If it is, well then, the best punishment is no attention. However, before your cease contact, make sure you communicate the reason why and give a specific time limit. (Just like sending a child to time out...you need to explain what the punishment is for and make the length suitable to the offence)

Another good idea, and one that I utilize, is a submissive journal. I use one on Goggle Docs that My subs are required to write in daily. They can write about anything they want, any feelings they are experiencing, etc...without fear of reprimand from Me. I do read them, and at times make constructive comments, but it is a way for them to let out what they are feeling and a way for Me to keep on top of where My sub's mental state is."

I have touched on this topic a few times in regards to some of My submissives. I do very much feel that dealing with a submissive is very much like raising a child. It is our job as a Dominant to guide and mold them into the submissive We want serving Us. However, We should also be mindful that We are forming their submissive experience that will stay with them when they are in service to others at some point. Just some food for thought.

On an off note...Ms Laura now accepts bitcoin as a form of tribute. Yay!! Moving into the future!!