Same here, but my dad was the discipliner in the family.
But from what I have seen all of us that came from the spanking generation are respectful and don't act like kids today do.
We NEVER shot up schools, beat up parents/grandparents/ got mouthy with teachers/ etc...
Don't get me wrong, I am not condoning child abuse, and beatings. I am just saying a little constructive spanking goes a long way sometimes.