Teen Trials

Ranch Life PT 2

“So the kids almost caught you, huh?” Katie teased right away.

Hunter rolled his eyes, “What did they say?”

“Well Caleb said Amy was looking for a spider in the corner, but after Joe took Caleb over to the table to give him some encouragement, Kacey said it looked like they had walked in on you doing the same with Amy.” Katie told him.

“Yeah, she’s been a little argumentative lately…” Hunter sighed, “But all resolved now.”

“Must be something in the air.” Joe said, and Hunter noticed Katie’s blush. “Does she do that in front of the kids?”

Hunter shrugged, “Sometimes.”

“Then you need to give her her correction in front of the kids. They need to see what happens when people under your authority step out of line.” Joe told him. “Just this last week Katie had the same spirit of rebellion, the kids were out doing their chores and she took it one step too far, and I was paddling her right here in the living room. All four children came in and out for different reasons, do you think I stopped my wife’s correction?” Joe asked.

“No.” Hunter said, although the idea alone made him uncomfortable.

“That’s right, even made both girls stop for a minute and told them that this is what happens to wives who are disrespectful.” Joe went on.

Hunter walked over and picked up his son from the bassinet that Katie had pulled down for him. “Amy and I will never be those people, and I would thank you if you could correct your wife in private while we are here. We also discipline our children privately. Emma was outside while Niko got his spanking.”

“Your girl will make a good, sweet wife one day, you want her just to be blindsided by the way of life out here? They need to know. Also no one in this house has any rights that I don’t give them. Privacy isn’t guaranteed. If other people have to watch you act up, then they should get to watch your correction.” Joe asked.

Hunter shrugged. “Seems much less popular to spank your wife in Oaks, than here or where we grew up. Although Amy and I have talked about moving back to be closer to Alex and my folks, we wouldn’t do it until Emma was grown anyway. She needs stability.” Hunter said. “With the way Oaks and Montana is going in general, she may marry someone who doesn’t even believe in spanking their wife.”

“And you’d be okay with that?” Joe asked incredulously.

“If Amy woke up from this nap and said she never wanted another spanking again, we’d learn to adjust. I’m certainly okay with my kids not wanting to include this in their marriages.”

Joe shook his head, “It’s a real embarrassment to the be the father of unruly children, and that includes a daughter in law.” Joe said. “I guess if that’s how you feel though, just make sure they don’t go to church at the same church, so they can’t shame, ya. As for correcting my wife, I don’t think she will need another one while you are here. The rod of correction was pretty merciless this last time. Isn’t that right, Katie-Sue?”

“That’s right.” She agreed, reaching down to rub her bottom through her skirt.

Hunter loved his cousin Joe, and knew that the man loved his wife and kids, but did not agree with him on the right way to maintain authority in his house. He was a little worried about how the full week was going to go. It was one thing when they had stayed for two nights and Emma had barely interacted with the man, but a full-on week where she wasn’t exhausted from chores was going to be another thing all together. He was suddenly grateful that she had been grounded this summer and unable to come up without them to the ranch.