Today’s young people no longer know what a strict upbringing is. Young girls terrorize their parents, who no longer know what to do about it. Rebellious teenagers try out life without anyone to set them boundaries. Young women stumble from one relationship to another and pass through countless male hands until their shine has gone out and no one is interested in them anymore. They have never received a slap in the face, let alone felt a cane or a leather strap.
It was less than two generations ago when the cane still had a permanent place in every family. In those days, the cane still whizzed regularly through the air until its force was absorbed with an ominous sound by two more or less pronounced buttocks. It elicited shrill screams and left thick, swelling welts that took weeks to heal.
But appearances are deceptive. Family life according to the old rules has become rather rare. But they still exist, families in which nothing has really changed for generations. Families in which the rod of discipline still rules and an overbearing father ensures the desired discipline. On the outside, you can recognize them by the last girls in the world who still wear skirts. Girls who somehow seem introverted, less conspicuous in the boisterous giggling of the others. Little girls who stand on the sidelines rather than being the center of attention and are so well-behaved that you wonder how their parents managed it.
The reason is quite simple. In a family where the old rules still apply, a girl has only two alternatives from an early age: either to obey or to be beaten. So she tries to be as inconspicuous as possible to keep her as far away as possible from her mother’s cooking spoon and father’s leather straps. A behavior that sooner or later becomes second nature and is recognizable to anyone who has anything to do with this sweet, well-behaved girl.
In the past, there were strict Catholics who took their faith particularly seriously and brought up their children with the strictness they believed God intended. You could observe them in the countryside in particular: Mothers who regularly went to confession to confess their real or imagined sins to the ears of their parish priest. Young girls who thought it was their duty to tell him about the unforgivable sin of having touched themselves between the legs and even enjoyed it. Pretty young women who thought their lust was a sin because they were not yet married and wives who had been taught that a decent woman does not do this and that and had done it anyway.
In the meantime, the church has lost its influence. Only old women go to confession and the priest preaches to empty pews. Meanwhile, young people are whoring themselves out and even marriage is no longer seen as a covenant for life, but at best as a promise that is only valid as long as sex retains its appeal and feelings for each other have not yet cooled. What the church says about divorce no longer interests anyone today, because life goes on and it is in a man’s nature to leave his seed in as many pussies as he can find. Today, he is no longer interested in reproduction, but in pure lust, which must be satisfied while it is still there.
The true believers have become a scattered remnant. They gather around charismatic leaders who talk about the true faith and constantly rummage through the old scriptures to discover new commandments and prohibitions for their followers. They are then referred to as sects and the rest of the world actually smiles at these strange weirdos who only maintain contact among themselves and often even live in seclusion in lonely places where they can pursue their version of the pure doctrine of faith undisturbed.
The fanatical preachers of modern times like to write books because they consider it extremely important to record their thoughts for posterity. They refer to the Bible and their entire life, actions and thoughts revolve around the words of the Lord. But for their followers, every word uttered by the enlightened leader is important. It is therefore as quiet as a mouse when such an enlightened emissary of the Lord stands on the stage and utters stern words about the Lord’s laws. Words that conspicuously often revolve around sin and damnation. And which describe exactly how a true Christian must live in order to find God’s pleasure.
Brother Herrmann was one of these enlightened people. At least for those who hung on his lips whenever he invited them to another sermon, he was the saint who would lead the world out of its darkness and they saw themselves as the chosen ones who lived like bright shining lights in this corrupt world because they did exactly what they were told to do and what filled the Lord with joy.
This time he was talking about children. There were a lot of them in the church, because birth control was seen as a tool of the devil and the fruit of the womb was the sign of a godly woman. Since, of course, believing men have no less desire for women than other men, it was customary for a true Christian woman to give birth to one child after another. And she was expected to be very happy about it. After all, it was a sign that she was loved by her husband and that she was an obedient wife who humbly submitted to his rule. And it was proof that she lived according to the laws of the Lord and was prepared to bring up the fruit of her womb in his way and make them God-fearing followers.
„What does the Bible say to us when it comes to the godly upbringing of our children?“ Herrmann began his speech. „What are its words addressed especially to the fathers among us who bear the responsibility for this task? What is best for our little ones and those who are a little older and already on the threshold of womanhood? What are the commandments that we should all know and heed?“
The congregation had heard such and similar questions from his mouth several times before, but Brother Herrmann could still be sure of the full attention of all those who had gathered in front of him.
„It will surprise you to learn that this whole, thick Holy Scripture contains only two sentences dealing specifically with the upbringing of children, and one of them is all too familiar to us all: ‚He who spares the rod spoils the child. Those present nodded in agreement, while a slight murmur filled the hall. The children looked down at the floor, embarrassed, and many a pretty young woman was clearly embarrassed by this topic and shifted uneasily in her seat. „But there’s one more sentence we should internalize: If you hit the boy with the rod, he will definitely not die from it.“
„Now, of course, we know that the Lord meant anything but just the boys. No, the rod of discipline is of course also a very helpful means of teaching girls humility and obedience. I would even say that it is the girls in particular who need our attention. Because we expect virtues such as gentleness, patience and devotion from a girl in a very special way. We all want our girls, as they grow older, not to be carried away by rebellion and unbridled lust and become victims of the evil world that surrounds us all and which lies in the clutches of Satan. We want them to develop into women that every man can appreciate. Women who make their husbands happy because they have been accustomed to respecting authority and submitting to divine order their entire lives.“
He swept his gaze over the crowd and made a demonstrative pause to emphasize what he had said so far: „And the authority in the family is, of course, above all the father. He is the master of the house. He makes all the decisions. And he has the right to be respected and obeyed by all family members. What father says is law. What he decides is irrevocable. And, as we all know of course, not only in his capacity as a father, but also as a husband.“
„But let’s stay with the daughters and turn to the little girls first. Of course, they instinctively realize that their father is the most important person in the family. They know that he has far-reaching rights. But they were born as sinful beings just like the rest of us. This means that they have no natural urge to obey, but there is this spirit of rebellion that is deep inside them and needs to be eradicated. Every father therefore knows that even very little girls can be stubborn and then stamp their foot to stubbornly resist the words of their mother or father. And he also knows that at that moment he feels a strong urge to teach his pretty, sweet little girl a stern lesson.“
This time, it was the men in the room who signaled their agreement and knew all too well that Brother Herrmann’s words were taken straight from life. „Anyone who has experienced a situation like this – and I’m sure all fathers know it all too well – I can only give them one piece of advice: Remember the words of the Lord and don’t hesitate to follow them.“
„The Lord did not say have understanding for her, be patient with her, speak well to her and try to bring her to her senses with many well-meaning words. No, his advice is clear and it is quite simply: use the rod of discipline. Of course, if she is still very small, it doesn’t have to be the literal rod. The flat hand of a father is enough to put a stubborn girl in her place. A few loud slaps will bring tears and loud screams. But they are the only way to put an immediate end to the spook. A remedy that has been tried and tested for thousands of years and still has the expected effect today.“
„However, dear fathers, you should not forget one principle: punishment must hurt. A punishment must make the little one scream and have a quick effect. But of course we should not lose sight of her tender age despite all the severity. A slap in the face is therefore taboo for very young girls. But a few rough slaps on her little bottom are never wrong. So put her over your knee and flip up her skirt. Pull her panties down to the back of her knees and smack her. No more than a dozen times, but firmly and hard enough for her to feel it. She will squirm and shriek, but punishment is punishment and she must learn in no uncertain terms that she cannot get past your will. Not this time, and not for all the years she lives in your house until she passes into the hands of a husband.“
„I recently had a very refreshing conversation with a mother. She was seeking my advice for a different reason, but she told me how she handles the upbringing of her youngest in particular. She didn’t think slapping was the right thing to do yet either, but she had found a way of reprimanding the little one on the spot and without much fuss. As a housewife, she almost always had a wet washcloth to hand and she slapped the little one in the face whenever she was naughty. It hurts, dear parents, but it doesn’t leave any visible marks and is therefore a perfectly sensible alternative for little girls.“
„In the course of time, and the older fathers know this very well, the flat hand will no longer be enough to make a girl’s bottom dance. It will simply no longer be painful enough to make the girl see reason and change her behavior permanently. This time is different for every girl, but when it comes, a father senses it and he knows he needs to take different action. It is the time when she needs to feel the leather strap. The leather strap or a thin cane that has a similar effect. The strap and cane will make her scream again and an experienced father knows he’s on the right track.“
„But don’t be fooled. A girl is resourceful when it comes to escaping her punishment. And she will do anything to soften her father’s heart. Some cry heartbreakingly as soon as a punishment is even announced. Others shriek with every blow, so much so that you would think they were facing death. But a determined father will not be impressed by this. The rod of discipline, the Lord has said, and that is exactly what they must feel in order to stay on the right path. And with powerful blows that not only leave long-lasting marks on her skin, but also in her thoughts.“
This was probably the point at which some of the girls present were reminded of their last corporal punishment. After all, it doesn’t fail to have an effect on a girl when she has to experience how strong male hands grab her to get her into position and make her naked so that her father’s preferred instrument of punishment can have its full effect. The subjects were still sitting there with their eyes downcast and visibly embarrassed. As always, they had dressed up to attend the service. And they dutifully held their Bible in their hands, which described exactly how to deal with disobedient girls in order to break their will and drive out any kind of rebellion.
„The most difficult phase of education is, of course, the years when a girl leaves childhood and clearly develops into a woman. Even the few remaining strict parents out there in the world stop chastising their daughters by this time at the latest. They believe that such a thing is simply not proper and that a father in particular should not witness the miraculous transformation that his daughter undergoes as she begins to menstruate and ever clearer signs of her femininity become recognizable.“
„At this point it must be pointed out that over two thousand years ago it was considered a disgrace among the people of God if a daughter menstruated in her father’s house. At the latest when this happened, she was considered marriageable and if she was reasonably pretty, there were probably already enough young men queuing up to make her their property. Yes, you heard right, property. One of God’s provisions was that a woman should be the property of a man for the rest of her life. In the beginning, it is her father who literally owns her. At the time of her becoming a woman, it is her husband who has paid a bride price for her and may consider her his property from that point on. And as you know, dear brothers, what is in a man’s possession he can dispose of as he pleases. He can look after it in order to enjoy it for as long as possible. He can neglect it and leave it alone. And it is up to him whether he treats it gently or roughly. A principle that, in the eyes of our Lord and Creator, applies not only to a man’s material possessions, but also to every woman over whom he has taken responsibility.“
A girl in the old days could therefore consider herself damn lucky if her father had given her to a man as a wife by whom she was appreciated and loved. We can assume that fathers were no different back then than they are today and that many a father was prepared to sell his daughter not to the man who would make her happy, but to the man who would pay the most for her, regardless of how he would treat her afterwards. This principle can still be observed in many countries in the Islamic world today. There, too, the price determines the value of a daughter and many an unhappy girl is sold to an old man who wants to afford a young pleasure in his last days. Or who is useful to the family for other reasons.“
„But let’s return to the topic of today’s devotion. A pubescent girl is of course anything but taboo for a father. She is still under his control and it is at this age that he must do all he can to ensure that she does not stray from the path and fall victim to feelings that are still new and unknown to her. Some fathers therefore believe that a pubescent daughter is precisely at the age when they need to be particularly strict and unyielding with her. After all, this is the time when her carefree childhood is over and her body is gradually getting ready to give pleasure to her future husband. And if it is a true Christian husband, he will not want to be involved with a whore who has already lost her virginity to someone else.“
Brother Herrmann knew that he would also meet with the undivided approval of the congregation on this point. And since he was particularly feared among the teenagers in the congregation, every girl on the threshold of womanhood knew that very special advice would now follow. After all, it was about nothing less than saving the budding young women from the clutches of the omnipresent Satan and thus preserving them as marriage material for the young men in the community. Because that’s exactly what they were: Marriage material and nothing else.
„I recently spoke to a father from our community who clearly recognized the problem. He made a radical change in his youngest’s upbringing just in time for her first menstruation. From that moment on, there were not only far more slaps in the face than ever before, often for minor reasons. The girl was also subjected to rigorous supervision and had to adhere to strict rules from then on. For example, this exemplary father stipulated exactly how she had to sleep and what nightwear was considered appropriate. Her previous nightgown was now taboo. Instead, she had to wear white pyjamas. Her mother could then easily check these every morning to see if they showed any telltale signs. As you know, the newly awakened instincts lead many a girl to commit unchaste acts. However, the fear of leaving clear traces is an effective measure to ensure that she is not tempted to play with herself at night and thus commit a great sin. The father in question also had the foresight to ensure that she always slept with her legs tightly closed. If he found her in an unseemly posture during one of his nightly rounds, he would pull the covers off her bed on the spot and the leather strap would go into action. Wide-open legs are the sole prerogative of a wife, and only when she is about to open up to her husband.“
„But have no illusions, dear fathers in the Lord. The sexual instinct is strong and there is no girl who can permanently escape it. Of course, Satan knows this too and will do everything he can to expose young people to temptations that lead them to the wrong thoughts. We are on the right path if we deny ourselves the influence of television and do not give our children access to the Internet, where they are exposed to countless moral dangers. But we still live in this world, even if we as true Christians try not to be a part of it. So Satan will always find ways to expose our children to bad influences and poison their pure minds. Any form of self-pollution should therefore be prevented at the outset and a girl who has been convicted of this sin deserves to be punished severely.“
„Furthermore, you should not underestimate one fact. Only holy matrimony will save your daughters from the seduction of Satan and thus from shame and disgrace. Only when a girl is in possession of her husband can she experience the pleasures that are meant for her without sin. Then she no longer has to defile herself, because she enjoys the joy that only a real man can give her. It is therefore all the more important that we give our daughters in marriage as early as possible. Today, we can no longer follow the Bible’s advice and marry them off as soon as they start menstruating. But according to secular law, with the parents‘ permission, it is enough for a girl to be 16 years old to become a wife. Of course, it is reasonable if the groom is already a few years older and has the necessary maturity to lead and guide his young wife.“
„I would like to call Brother Meyer to the stage at this point. As you know, he serves our congregation as an experienced elder. But he is also a father and has four girls of his own. The Lord has decided that he and his wife should not have any more children. But Brother Meyer has assured me that he takes great joy in bringing up his girls and devotes all his energy to it. Please tell us, Brother Meyer, what change in your habits your eldest daughter has prompted you to make.“
The man addressed rose and stepped onto the stage next to Brother Herrmann. He was a simple man, a craftsman by trade and of muscular build. He had been a member of the congregation for many years and was regarded as a strict but just father and husband. He seemed to consider it an honor to be able to talk about his experiences at this point and spoke in calm, composed words:
„Rachel is now exactly the age that is considered the critical age for a girl. And rightly so, as I soon found out. So far, Rachel has been a rather obedient daughter and I can only remember very few situations in which I had to chastise her. As you know, she was a rather slight child and I used a short leather strap to give her the discipline the Lord had given us. My wife Elisabeth taught her from an early age that an obedient girl is loved and caressed, but an unruly girl quickly ends up on her mother’s lap to be punished. She also used the leather strap for this and, of course, did not refrain from removing the child’s panties first so that the punishment could take full effect.“
„When Rachel turned twelve, I took over her upbringing myself. As you know, this is the defiant age when young girls like to rebel, be cheeky and feel they have to defy their parents. It is said in the world that this is the time when a young person becomes independent, wants to test their boundaries and gradually breaks free from the care of their parents. But we know that this is simply Satan’s attempt to take over a child’s heart and fill his head with wicked thoughts such as stubbornness, rebellion and rebelliousness. Behaviors that Christian parents naturally won’t let him get away with, even if they have to use drastic measures to combat them.“
„Rachel had always been very unruly and often had to be reprimanded. But when she felt that her body was changing and she was inexorably developing from a girl into a woman, things got particularly bad. Since then, practically not a week goes by without her asking for a good spanking. Our eldest can probably be described as precocious, which of course requires special attention from a father. But my wife has been a great help here and has never let her out of her sight, especially since her sexual desires have become more and more apparent and she has shown a clearly increased tendency towards disobedience and immoral behavior.“
Of course, her eyes kept darting towards the girl, who was infinitely ashamed of herself and would probably have preferred to disappear into the ground at that moment. Rachel was quite a tall girl for her age. She was very slender and male eyes in particular recognized unmistakably that she already had an extremely feminine appearance despite being only seventeen years old. Of course, she was dressed in a modest dress that revealed very little of her charms. But every man knows that you only have to observe a woman long enough to get a fairly accurate picture of the features that make up her femininity. In Rachel’s case, it wasn’t just a nicely rounded bottom, but above all two impressive breasts that were almost indecently visible under the thin fabric of her dress.
In strictly religious circles, people like to brag about how closely they keep God’s commandments and how strictly they bring up their children. Sometimes you even get the impression that there is a kind of competition between parents and that they all want to outdo each other in their godliness. A failed upbringing is therefore considered a serious flaw, especially in small communities, and the father in question loses all respect among the other fathers. A daughter who has allowed herself to be carried away into immoral acts or has even made a whore of herself clearly indicates that her father did not have her under control and that she was not sufficiently chastised by him. The fact that only frequent chastisement guarantees a successful upbringing is an ironclad principle among strict believers and no father would deliberately neglect this duty.
Of course, the reality is completely different. A strict parental home has never stopped a girl from giving in to her sexual desires and getting involved with boys. At some point, it just happens. Her emotions get the better of her and she thinks this cool boy from the next class is the love of her life. Today, practically every girl has made out with a boy for the first time while still at school, has been fondled by him extensively or has even had her first, awkward sex with him. For secular parents, this is not really a problem because, after all, there is the pill and our age no longer has any moral concerns. But for deeply religious parents, sex before marriage is still unimaginable. Even talking about sex is considered taboo and if a girl is so trusting and wants to talk to her mother about her feelings, it is not uncommon for her to receive the first slap in the face. Her mother will automatically assume that her daughter has already admitted to lewd acts and her father will not hesitate to give the depraved young thing a good spanking.
Brother Meyer seemed to have prepared very well for his lectures. He glanced at his notepad from time to time, but one actually had the impression that he had almost memorized his lecture. In any case, he left no detail out and did his best to live up to his reputation as an exemplary father and to pass on some of his experience to his fellow brothers. His daughter’s sensitivities obviously played no part in this. Why should they? After all, this was a male issue and the duty of every God-fearing father to raise the female flesh entrusted to him in the spirit of the Lord.
Brother Herrmann only interrupted him with a few questions in order to emphasize the statements that he felt were particularly important. The older man was chairman of the local council and was considered to be a deeply religious man who had dedicated his entire life to his faith and community work. The education of young girls and the rights of a husband vis-à-vis his wife were among the topics that were apparently particularly close to his heart. At least, he returned to them again and again in his speeches and never tired of describing the enforcement of strict discipline as the only means that really worked. For him, there should be no God-fearing household without a suitable cane or at least a thick leather strap to maintain divine order. However, it was exclusively the master of the house who had to decide on its use, and no unwilling wife should be spared.
„Folly is bound up in the heart of a boy,“ the Bible teaches us. But we all know that all our girls are not exempt from this. On the contrary, I have the impression that young girls today act much more foolishly than boys. So wise parents should understand the words of Scripture correctly and not spare their daughters the rod of discipline. Young girls‘ bottoms will not like it, and a disobedient girl will cry out heartbreakingly when a cane or leather strap strikes her tender flesh, but stern strokes will imprint themselves and have a lasting influence on her thoughts and actions.“
A murmur of approval spread through the congregation, while mothers and fathers looked at each other and nodded knowingly. The children and especially the teenagers, on the other hand, showed expressionless faces and it was easy to see that Brother Herrmann’s words had awakened unpleasant memories in them, which embarrassed them immensely.
Brother Meyer took the floor again to continue with his remarks. After all, he had not yet addressed the core of his message.
„A husband and father without a cane is like a lion without teeth,“ he introduced the next chapter of his speech and immediately garnered hearty laughter from predominantly male throats. However, it is not for me to make any prescriptions here that go beyond the words of the Holy Scriptures. It only speaks of the rod of discipline, but of course we know that this is meant more as an example and that the Lord is in favor of any instrument of discipline that has a lasting effect and thus fulfills its purpose. Some fathers insist on a cane because it has been used successfully in every school for centuries. Others argue that a wide, supple leather strap is much more suitable because it hugs the curves of the female backside perfectly and leaves a wide, hot mark of remembrance on bare skin. And then, of course, there are countless alternatives from all over the world, all of which have their advantages and therefore also their lovers. The good old whip should not go unmentioned either, which has accompanied many a female from childhood to adulthood. And of course the riding crop, which is probably not suitable for very young bottoms, but is particularly feared by the ladies for good reason.“
He made a theatrical pause before continuing and coming to his personal view of things:
„Raising a daughter is of course first and foremost the father’s job. But it will only be truly successful if he is supported by the girl’s mother. Girls tend to confide in their mothers. Mothers therefore usually know exactly what is going on in a daughter’s head. And they spend more time with her, so that even the little naughties don’t go unnoticed and they can point out bad developments to the man of the house at an early stage.“
„In this way, I also learned from my wife that Rachel had developed a noticeable tendency to be unruly, even rebellious. She also said that the use of the familiar leather strap was obviously no longer having the necessary effect on her. She grits her teeth stubbornly when I chastise her. It was as if she wanted to show me that she was already too grown up to be chastised like a small child.‘ I therefore decided that it was high time for a change and would like to let you in on the secret of how to deal with a daughter who can no longer be reached with the previous form of punishment.“
He then signaled to his daughter, who came onto the stage with a bright red head and a bundle of willow rods in her hand. She handed these to her father and returned to her seat as quickly as possible, thus withdrawing from the immediate view of the congregation.
„If you visit us at home, the first thing you’ll notice is a dark brown floor vase in the entrance area of our house, right next to the checkroom. We have recently started keeping a supply of thin, supple willow rods in there. Our youngest doesn’t get to feel them yet. But it’s her job to go down to the stream every week and cut two dozen fresh branches from the weeping willow there. A willow like this has the practical advantage that its branches hang down to the ground and are therefore easy for a child to reach. I think it’s a valuable educational effect to put our youngest in charge of this so that she gets a tangible impression of what she too will feel one day when she reaches the right age.“
He held up the rod that his daughter had handed him in embarrassment.
„This is what a willow rod looks like, which I can only recommend to you, dear brothers, for the education of teenage daughters. This one consists of a dozen rather thin willow branches tied together at the thicker end to form a tight bundle. It’s just right for Rachel, but each of you can of course decide for yourself how many welts you want to give a bare bottom with each stroke.“
He let the rod swish impressively through the air and placed it on his lectern.
„The Lord decided to turn my Rachel from a girl into a woman at a very early age. And he obviously foresaw her rebellious streak and, in his indescribable wisdom, provided her with a beautifully shaped bottom that is perfect for a rod like this. Of course, she is now too big to be put over his knee like her younger sisters. But a father who has several girls to bring up knows how to help himself. I simply fitted the head end of her bed with two leather loops. When Rachel is naked to the navel and ready to be punished, I use them to secure her wrists and the rod can go into action. Twelve well-aimed strokes are usually enough to bring her to her senses and she will be able to see the resulting welts for several days whenever she stands in front of the mirror.“
„Twelve willow rods times twelve blows equals 144 welts. A beating with the willow rod is therefore quite a severe punishment and cannot be compared with the two-finger-wide leather strap that Rachel has known up to now. Above all, because even a rod that has been carefully stripped of all foliage is never really smooth and it is therefore never completely out of the question that the skin will be scratched here and there and small drops of blood will form. But I can say that Rachel’s behavior has improved considerably. „
He seemed to have said what he wanted to say and Brother Herrmann thanked him for his frank words, after which he left the stage to applause.
„Brother Meyer has described very clearly how you can adapt the way you educate to suit a little girl as well as a teenager or a young woman about to be married. I would like to add another aspect that I briefly mentioned earlier: There must be no false prudery when it comes to parenting. Of course a father is a man and of course a daughter is female and will be naked if she is punished. After all, the desired educational effect can only be achieved on exposed skin. It is also an essential part of effective punishment to ignore a young girl’s natural shame and always make her naked before the first stroke. This not only serves to humiliate her. It also shows her that she will always be the naked, vulnerable child she was born to be, not only before God, but also before her father.“
„We fathers should free ourselves from impure thoughts. We should learn to see nudity in the family as something natural. We should not let anything stop us from raising our daughters in the way that is right in God’s eyes. And that includes getting them naked first. Of course, it is in the nature of things that a father gets very intimate glimpses, even with a daughter who already has the clear characteristics of a real woman. When the leather strap does its work, she won’t be able to keep her legs closed in a nice and demure way. She will not only scream and howl. She will also thrash about wildly, forgetting all shame. So she will show her tutor again and again what the Lord has given her so that she can make her husband happy sooner or later. She will be ashamed of it afterwards, but in the moment of pain she will have no shame at all.
„It is the privilege of a father and educator to gain insights that would be absolutely unseemly under other circumstances. He will be able to witness his daughter’s physical development and follow her body’s changes as she slowly but surely develops into a woman. He will experience how her hips widen and her bottom becomes fuller, how the first pubic hair forms and how the first buds sprout to become pointed or round, large or small breasts. He will experience the miracle of nature that the Lord has planned. And it will be her own fault, because he will only ever get to see her femininity when she has given him a reason to make her naked and punish her.
„A father with pure thoughts will not be upset by all this. He will perceive it reverently, because it is part of the miracle called creation. And if it does excite him, then he still has a wife who is responsible for satisfying his desires.“
This brought Brother Herrmann to the end of his sermon today. He was sure that his words had not gone unheeded. He knew that the teenagers present in particular would be thinking about it for a long time to come. And he sang the final song of the service in the knowledge that he had once again strengthened numerous fathers in their tireless task of raising their children and helped them to realize that they were on the right path and had God’s blessing.