I was spanked a few times and once with a belt. Like StikeBack said, the heavy hand of discipline must come from the Father, not the Mother. It's the Mother's duty to temper the Father's merit-based love/punishment with her unconditional love.
That said, I have a son and never had to hit or spank him to keep him in line. Maybe I just got lucky, but there are many effective ways to discipline a child without hitting. However, as a boy gets older he always wants to test his strength against that of his Father, so it's wise to stay in good shape!![[Image: smile.gif]](https://rooshvforum.network/images/smilies/smile.gif)
That said, I have a son and never had to hit or spank him to keep him in line. Maybe I just got lucky, but there are many effective ways to discipline a child without hitting. However, as a boy gets older he always wants to test his strength against that of his Father, so it's wise to stay in good shape!