I think she got off too easily.
My mother would filet me with a switch while I was taking a bath if the offense warranted it. This punishment came when I thought I'd gotten away with it.
Was that abuse? Heavens no!
Disobeying my parents resulted in well-deserved pain. My three kids know not to try me or...
Spare the rod, spoil the child.
Or you can get raw with these strings. Either way, the violin is sweet yet lethal.
Do it!