i got a bit of an ass-whoopin. my dad says so anyway, i only remember it sometimes.
i'm not against it, unless it's uncalled for or too extreme. but kids don't understand a whole lot more than pain sometimes. however, i also want to explain things to my kids pretty thoroughly, rather than DO or DO NOT, because i don't want them to end up being obedient zombies who follow every social rule without understanding the logic behind them... or whatever. you know what i mean.
i'm probably too lazy to actually hit my kids when i have them. i don't typically use violence unless i've been disrespected or i hate somebody enough to kill and desecrate them. it's too much effort.
so i can't imagine getting that pissed at my kid, but i kind of hate the way kids sound so maybe.