Ok so this one will get a variety of opinions.
There are tons of new laws about how when and where you can discipline your children. Yes I understand some of these laws and I know they help prevent child abuse. But don't tell me that when I am in Walmart, pizza hut, Kmart, or and other public place and my child acts a fool that I can not swat them on the butt. Time out works for some, the corner works for others, but a ass whoopin works for all (just do not over do it) When I was a kid if I did something stupid (which was alot) I got a good ole ass whoopin. It didn't matter where I was or who was around. I got whippins by my parents, my friends parents, and even people my parents knew but I still have no idea what their names are. I turned out to be a great father, husband, and role model for my kids. On the other hand my little brother didn't get whippins at all growing up for some silly reason, and he got into tons of trouble with the law. Done all kinds of stupid stuff. He still does these stupid things..... Never know, are the ass whoppins really worth it