My father never spanked. He was too gentle and sentimental.
Mother would switch. We would have to go out in yard and get a switch! Needless to say, the switches we chose were somewhat small!
I would switch as well, but soon discovered switching through blue jeans is relatively ineffective.
I really think now that other forms of discipline are better, but I don't think it's a sin to switch or spank.
Howdy! Will be watching 24 with the rest us tonight? :)
My two boys have had a few swats on the butts with my hands...and it hurt me more then them.