Mom said she would call him and tell him all about my misbehavior. “Go to your room and I will be in to give you the punishment your father and I think is best for you.” About half an hour passed before Mom came in to see me. She sat on my bed and stood me up in front of her. “Sarah, I have spoken to your father. You have been warned many times about skating without adult supervision and you put your life in danger today. There is no other suitable punishment for you than a sound spanking.