For me and my family it's a no go. I detest spankings. My Dad was fond of hitting until it left marks. Even to this day when he raises his voice I cringe. I've used him as a reverse parenting model.

I cannot think of one instance in my kids lives that inflicting physical pain would have worked better the discipline. Sure, hitting them would have given me some immediate gratification, but it would have done nothing positive for them. It did nothing positive for me being hit other then being scared spitless of my Dad. I learned he was big, therefore hurt me. That's the last mark I want to leave on my childrens lives.

The spanking debate is probably bigger then the abortion debate on the web. Scary topic and you won't find me debating it. Just stating what works for me and spanking doesn't.