Domestic discipline (lifestyle)

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Domestic discipline (DD) is the practice of interspousal discipline with an emphasis on spanking as a punishment. Practitioners argue that domestic discipline is distinct from both domestic abuse, and activities such as erotic spanking and domination and submission.

Advocates argue that, when implemented ideally, DD is the loving, consistent use of discipline as a positive way to enhance communication, deepen intimacy and reinforce relationship commitment. The discipline would normally include physical punishment but centres around rules of behaviour laid down by one party and nominally agreed to by the other.

Other couples may choose to have the wife as the head of household and it is she who makes decisions and holds the husband accountable.^{[citation needed]}

Also the degree of power given to the HOH (head of household) varies. Some couples may choose to have only a few agreed upon rules with set consequences, while others choose for the HOH to have a more encompassing leadership role. The most important detail to note is that there is no one set way to live the lifestyle and each couple modifies it meet their needs. Furthermore the lifestyle is always entered upon with a consensual agreement between both partners. Advocates of the practice consider it abuse if both partners are not in agreement. Some couples even sign a contract that outlines the specific terms they have agreed upon so that there is no confusion.

[edit] See also

• Domestic discipline
• Taken in hand
• Head of Household
• Christian Domestic Discipline
• Power exchange
• Domination and submission
• Discipline (BDSM)
• Loving Female Authority

[edit] External links

• Domestic Discipline at Odds With the Word of God Article expressing some religious dissent with the practice of Domestic Discipline
• Taken in Hand .co.uk. A user forum focusing on relationship and domestic discipline.
• Taken in Hand. A blog and discussion forum focusing on relationship issues in domestic discipline.
• Loving Domestic Discipline. A popular, but highly-controversial site promoting male-led DD.