What is your opinion of the idea of attaching bells to a sissy's outfits? I've found that it is an excellent way to call attention to an especially frilly ensemble, and also to discourage rambunctious behavior. I've sewn small bells onto the  ankles, cuffs and hemline of my sissy, petticoat-disciplined son's newest 'Little Bo Peep' outfit (an ensemble of pink flannelette, ribbons and lace), and they make the cutest tinkling sound as he walks around the house. Although he was a bit upset about wearing bells at first, his behaviour has improved, and my daughter and I can enjoy the sound of his little bells as he knits and sews. I think others might consider this idea.
Aunt Abigail (Guardian)

Yes, the subject of bells has not been been raised before, although I would like to say that Wilf's beautiful baby reins come with the option of little bells, which are just darling on a set of baby reins. The constant tinkling is not only very humilating, but cannot help but call attention to what a big baby the petticoated male is. I would certainly recommend the idea, and I thank Abigail  for writing in about it.

Hi, My name is Kathy, and I am the mother of a little boy of ten who acts more like a three year old. He never minds me, and is always misbehaving. After reading some of your advice I was thinking about maybe putting an embarrassing white cotton diaper on him like a litle baby, as well as spanking him (which on its own has not been successful), until he can learn to behave like a ten year old boy, and stop acting like a baby. But he is a very, very, shy and bashful little boy, so much so I do not even have him remove any of his clothes when I give him a spanking. I just spank him with one of those store bought paddles over his clothes, because if I just happen to see him, even in his little boy's cotton briefs, he gets so embarrassed, and starts blushing so much, his little face just glows in different shades of red. I have quite a few white cotton flannel diapers, as well as diaper pins and baby powder, that I keep in the dresser in the guest room for my sister's little boy (who is three) when I am taking care of him sometimes. There is also a pink and white baby bed in the guest room.

Do you think I should start making Donny take his clothes off for his spankings, and at least start spanking him in his litle boy's white cotton briefs, or maybe try putting one of the white cotton flannel diapers on him after I give him a spanking? Perhaps I should make him spend sometime in the baby bed with a diaper on like a baby, to punish him after he gets his spankings, and to teach him to stop acting like a baby, even though he's so shy and bashful? And if you do, how would you recommend I put the diaper on him - alone, or with others present, as has been suggested in some letters I've read on the subject?

And also if I do put a diaper on him, should I also sprinkle baby powder on him and put a dress, or other baby clothes, on him, or just the diaper to start with? I am very serious about this, and am writing to you because your site was the first one that seemed real. Let me know what you think or suggest as an effective punishment for this little boy that will make him start minding me, and I will be happy to share the results of the punishment with you, and let you know how he reacts to whatever punishment you suggest for him.
Thanks,
Kathy

If Donny is so bashful, I am surprised that he behaves so badly. Shy little boys are usually models of good behaviour. I would not spank him, obviously that isn't helping, nor dress him in front of others. But a few nights in a diaper, well patted with baby powder first, and with footed sleepers or a baby's nightdress would do the trick. He could also sleep in the baby bed, provided it is not too small.

I came across your site and found it very interesting to read the advice on how to handle naughty boys. My  problem is, my girls are  tomboys, hardly every wearing a dress or skirt, as I did growing up, as well as today . Spanking has been my primary form of discipline, but since I have seen your site I think petticoat discipline may work for girls also. Putting them in a dress and lacy slip, and then spanking them, might work wonders, as well as having the girls wear a dress for the rest of the day after a spanking. I spank them over their pants but maybe a spanking over a dress might work better. Your input would be helpful, or chatting with other moms about petticoat discipline for girls. Thank you again.
Dee

Well, it's an intriguing thought. Naughty girls in the past were sometimes dressed in very short frocks that showed their pretty undies, and which were very babyish. Girls were also dressed in very frilly full pinafores, more suitable for a girl of 4 or 5. These measures were generally very effective, so there is certainly no reason why girls should not be petticoated too.

My regular correspondent Dennis has pointed out that these days, in America at least, the behaviour of girls is often a good deal worse than that of boys. He has specifically recommended petticoating for girls to help them realise their beautiful femininity, apart from any punishment purpose. Try it, and tell me how you go.

I received the following note from Mary Beth:

Dear Susan,

I just finished reading the latest issue. As I expected, it was outstanding. Just a note on the letter from Dee. In today's world girls most certainly need to be petticoated every bit as much, if not more, than boys, if the words 'young lady' are to mean anything. As I am a strong advocate of attitude adjustment using both petticoating and diaper discipline I have some definite ideas on this subject, which I would be more than happy to share with your readers if you would like.
Fond wishes,
Mary Beth.

Mary Beth's letter can be found in the May issue.