Gentle Discipline
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RestrictionsWhile they are the most commonly-used punishments in the real world, they are particularly boring to play in a role play setting and are therefore discouraged unless they are used in conjunction with other, more interesting punishments (either physical punishments or work punishments in particular are good combinations). The management does want to remind those playing adults that restrictions are not only boring to play but they may make a vulnerable, freshly-punished child or teenager feel more vulnerable and alone. These are drawn-out punishments and aren't finished quickly, so please bear this in mind when assigning anything above and beyond a mild time out.
One other thing that bears mentioning is the fact that restrictions can be used in order to stem bratty behavior. If a child or teen character is repeatedly using outrageous naughty behaviors in order to get a physical punishment of some kind, a restriction may be just the ticket to remind the player to get it together before their next thread. There is literally no way to play out a restriction without breaking it (which can be good fun in and of itself, if you trust your partner). The following restrictions are used at Southern Comfort:
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