On the line

Being placed On the Line is a traditional punishment for Jalaxians after they reach the age milestone P'flar.

Definition
Normal Jalaxian's are born mostly or partially furless with the buttocks typically being the last part of the body to grow in fur. While their bottom is furless their normal punishment is to be spanked as like Humans spank their young but once the fur has grown in the punishment is exchanged for being On the Line.

A building decorated in a traditional Jalaxian manner has a visible horizontal line that goes across at what works out to be the average nose level for a 5 year old Jalaxian child. The punishment calls for them to stand with straight knees, holding their tail over their shoulder and to keep their nose on the line for the duration. the state of dress will vary with the severity of the punishment. The older the child the more they must bend over to achieve the correct position.

It is important to note that since the invention of the Brin Treatment the milestone of P'Flar is often delayed along with puberty, this means that placing a child On The Line is less common in young children.