Many years ago, corporal punishment was common and accepted. Students who misbehaved could expect to feel the strap or cane on their bottoms. Criminals could be sentenced to corporal punishment. Parents routinely spanked their children for misbehavior.
In Dr. Discipline, Dr. Randolph Crawford has recently started his new job at the Public Health Department when he is asked by the administrator to attend the weekly corporal punishment sessions at the Judicial Center. Having a medical professional examine the defendants before they are caned or strapped is a requirement of corporal punishment laws. While the duty may be unpleasant, it isn't long before Dr. Crawford realizes that sometimes pain is a necessary part of treatment.
After one of the students faints prior to being disciplined at St. Marks University, Dr. Crawford offers his services to the Headmaster and he finds himself witnessing the Friday afternoon ritual.
A rare opportunity presents itself when old Dr. Shelby decides to retire and Dr. Crawford buys his practice. The new freedom allows Dr. Crawford to become a mentor in addition to being a physician. A concerned father accepts his offer to mentor his daughter, Amanda.
The story of Dr. Crawford continues in Dr. Discipline: Courtship. Now with an established medical practice, he has time to develop a relationship with Janet Robbins and expand his role as mentor and disciplinarian.
