What's the big deal with the sensitivity around spanking anyway? I got my fair share (probably deserved many more than I got) as a kid, and I don't recall feeling psychologically damaged or anything, my butt hurt, and I knew why, because it was always explained to me ad-nauseum prior to the pain beginning.
I think it's only effective at a very young age as a "quick" corrective action... IE.. Kid about to run into traffic or playing with a power outlet etc. It's about them associating a behaviour with a negative emotion.
Not so effective once a kid gets to a certain age...
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