My grannies were running a criminal enterprise if that’s an arrestable offence.
Way back in the day, maybe 1968 or so, I remember hearing in school that our parents could not spank us, or they could go to jail. (looks like the indoctrination was going on even then)
One day, I decided to put this new information to use. I can not recall what I had done, nor do I recall if my mom took the belt to me or just threatened me, but the conversation went something like this:
Me:
“I will tell my counselor and they will put you in jail”
Mom:
“You go right ahead honey” (then she raises that right eyebrow like only mothers can do and stares directly into my eyes and continues) “but you better PRAY they never let me out, it will be much worse for you then.”
LOL! I am thankful every day for her.