First my post is about getting rid of spanking all together. In Europe the child has a right to a non-violent upbringing; even psychological injuries are not allowed. Did you know that “spanking alters children’s brain response in ways similar to severe maltreatment and increases perception of threats.” According to https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/21/04/effect-spanking-brain “Our findings suggest that spanking is not an effective technique and actually makes children’s behavior worse not better” https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/spanking-linked-to-increase-in-childrens-behavior-problems.html I am just pointing out what the scientific literature says. I don’t doubt some people love their children very much and spank. I think the science is showing something we should all be aware of.