Young man, I cannot believe that you back-talked me at the parent-teacher conferences! You know you’re not allowed to speak like that to me, especially not in front of your teacher. She must think that I never discipline you. Now, it’s been a while since step-mommy has pulled out her paddle. Do you remember how much it hurt last time? Well, this time you’re going to get 50 big whacks of my paddle. I’m going to grab you by the ear and put you over my lap and you’re going to get 50 whacks of step-mommy’s paddle to your bare bottom! After that, you’ll be sent to bed without supper. No excuses.