One possible reason could be that in the story's setting, there is a very close - knit community where families have a different view on discipline. Maybe they believe in collective parenting to some extent. Another reason might be that the friend's mother is seen as a very authoritative figure in the community and the parents think she can correct bad behavior effectively.
No, they are not appropriate. Spanking is an archaic form of discipline that can be physically and psychologically harmful to a child. In modern society, we advocate for positive and non - violent forms of discipline. And having a mother watch such an act is even more inappropriate as it can be very traumatizing for both the mother and the child.
No, it's not ethical. Spanking is a form of physical punishment that can cause harm, both physically and psychologically. A neighbor doesn't have the same emotional bond as a parent, and there are laws in many places protecting children from non - parental physical abuse. Also, it's the parent's responsibility to discipline their own child in a non - violent way.
I'm not sure there are many positive or common stories about this. In a school setting, spanking by a teacher is generally not an acceptable form of discipline in modern education. If such a situation were to occur, it could be a very distressing event for the child. The mother watching it would likely be horrified and might take immediate action to protect her child and address the inappropriate behavior of the teacher.
This is a rather unusual topic. One possible story could be that in a very strict and traditional community, a child might see a friend's mother as a figure of extreme authority. Maybe the child misbehaves in front of her and has a strange sense of expecting her to spank as a form of discipline because they have seen her be so strict with their friend. However, this is not a common or healthy form of thinking in modern society as it involves crossing family boundaries.
It is completely inappropriate to ask a friend's mom to spank. Spanking is a form of physical discipline that should be left to a child's own parents or legal guardians. It crosses boundaries and can make the friend's mom feel extremely uncomfortable and put in an awkward position. It also violates social norms regarding appropriate interactions between non - family members and children.
One example could be in a situation where the neighbor is an elderly and respected person in the community. The mom might give permission because the child has repeatedly misbehaved in a way that the mom feels she can't handle alone, like constantly bullying other kids in the neighborhood. The neighbor, having more experience, might use spanking as a last resort to discipline the child and teach them a lesson about respecting others.
This is an unusual and somewhat concerning situation. However, if it's in a disciplinary context in a story, perhaps the mother thought the other women could offer a different perspective on discipline. For example, in some old - fashioned communities, aunts or family friends might be involved in teaching a misbehaving child a lesson. But in modern times, this is not a common practice as it can be seen as inappropriate and may have negative impacts on a child's self - esteem.
No, it's not normal. In most cultures, discipline is a family - specific matter. The idea of wanting someone outside the family, especially a friend's mother, to administer physical discipline is inappropriate and goes against the norms of personal boundaries and family privacy.