i'm pleased this topic has come up, it fits well within the bullying research i am still working on...

it seems to me that when a parent reaches the point of no alternative but spanking, or corporal punishment, the parent is in essence saying... 'I have run out of all possible alternate solutions.' That parent is out of ideas or, rushed to the final solution themselves.

the child is towered over, kind discipline or otherwise, the child is defenseless and without defense. The punishment WILL be delivered.

what place of mind is that to put our children into? what lesson does it teach? that size matters?

there is always an alternative and as peaceful citizens we are called to discover it..

the way of violence is reaching its limits.. the planet can no longer afford such a mindset... i think its time to end the bullying era for all....

peace and love