In some stories, the boy might have been causing trouble in the neighborhood where the girl lives. For instance, he could have been vandalizing property or being a nuisance. If the girl's mother caught him in the act, she might have spanked him out of frustration and a desire to stop his bad behavior right away. But this kind of physical punishment is now considered inappropriate in many places, and alternative methods of correction are preferred.
One possible reason could be that the boy misbehaved towards the girl. For example, if he bullied her at school or in the neighborhood, the mother might feel the need to discipline him. Another reason could be that the boy did something that violated the family's rules while in their home, like breaking a precious item or being disrespectful.
One reason could be that the boy was being disrespectful. For example, if he was using bad language in the friend's house, the mother might spank him as a form of punishment.
The new mother may be under a great deal of stress. Taking care of a new baby is extremely challenging, and if she has other children as well, a misbehaving child could push her to her limits. She might think that spanking is a quick way to get the child to stop the unwanted behavior, like if the child is constantly fighting with siblings or making a mess right after she has just cleaned up. But again, there are better, non - violent ways to handle such situations, like teaching the child about consequences through positive communication.
One reason could be for fun. Maybe the mother just wanted to have a laugh and see how cute her son would look in girl's clothes. For example, during a family photo shoot or a special family event like a themed party at home.
One reason could be to show authority. A friend's mother might feel the need to discipline another child if they are causing trouble in her home. Another reason could be a lack of proper communication. Maybe she didn't know how else to get the child to stop misbehaving. For example, if the kids were being too rowdy and not listening to her requests.
In some stories, it might be due to the strict parenting beliefs of the time. Parents or caregivers might have thought spanking was a way to correct misbehavior. For a diapered boy, it could be that he was at an age where he was not fully toilet - trained and still in that stage of being disciplined while also being taken care of in terms of diapering.
One reason could be a sense of guilt. If the boy has done something really wrong and he doesn't know how else to make amends, in a very strange way, he might think that asking for spanking is a form of self - punishment. For example, if he accidentally broke something very precious to the family and feels extremely remorseful.
One possible reason could be that the child broke a very important rule, like cheating on a test in the case of a teacher, or lying repeatedly to the mother. However, this still doesn't justify spanking.
The boy might feel ashamed. Spanking is a form of public humiliation in a way, especially when it's done by someone other than his own parents. He may avoid the girl and her family altogether to escape the memory of the incident.
One possible reason could be that the boy has done something really bad like breaking a major family rule or being disrespectful in a very obvious way. Another reason might be that the woman has her own personal issues and is taking it out on the boy. For example, she could be stressed from work or other aspects of her life and the boy's normal teen behavior sets her off.