For all of human society, getting spanked for failure is a natural consequence.
You can deny that all you want, but it ain't so.
/johnny
Totally true. Keep in mind that correction isn't hitting.
For all of human society, getting spanked for failure is a natural consequence.
Not for all of human society is spanking acceptable. Nor is spanking a natural consequence of any behavior. You've made it your habit. It isn't a natural consequence. Telling a child not to touch a hot stove is correction. Letting that same child, under circumstances that will not end up with any long term or permanent harm, touch the stove and get burned is a consequence. I've hit no one and taught two lessons.
Lesson 1: I am to be obeyed because I love you, want to protect you and am wiser/more experienced and will bring that knowledge to our relationship for your sole benefit.
Lesson 2: There are real consequences to disobedience.
No spanking, whipping or beating needed and the lesson is learned without putting any enmity between you and the child.